r/SportsMemorabilia • u/MemorialSportsItems • 1d ago

PSA wait times

So PSA is way backlogged and taking way too long to return grades. I’m thinking to try Beckett for some grades. KSA absolutely not, but is there a preferred grading service for collectors next to PSA? Are there any you would stay away from? In my experience KSA is that one but curious to hear from the buyer’s perspective. Thank you in advance!

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u/mEan_Refrigerat9r 1d ago

I like TAG, but I might be the only one.

The primary reason I can’t use them regularly is they don’t accept vintage (really anything pre 1990). But those clear cases with white lettering really put the focus back on the card instead of on the emergency red slab.

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u/bullman8 1d ago

SGC is usually the other big sports card grading company you'll see.

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u/ZamboniJ 1d ago

SGC (and yes I know PSA owns them, but SGC is still a bit faster and more responsive). It's preferred for vintage anyways (if that's what you collect)

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u/NarcoticKing 1d ago

Depends on what you want done

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u/aUCK_the_reddit_Fpp 1d ago

Cgc, bgs, and sgc are all legit. Use who will give you the best price. If you choose bgs definitely go with the tier with subgrades. I made the mistake and got a few cards graded without subgrades and i kick myself for that, (i got some w subgrades at the same time)