| name | sgc-grading-system |
| description | Use when submitting vintage sports (pre-1980) or when 7-10 day TAT is critical. SGC dominates vintage sports.
|
SGC Grading System
Tuxedo black label, lenient on era-typical wear, fastest TAT. SGC 8 vintage cross-grades to PSA 8 for +5-15% lift on average.
Why SGC for vintage
- Tuxedo black label is collector-favored on vintage
- More lenient on toning, wax stains, paper texture
- Lower fees than PSA Regular tier
- 7-10 day TAT vs PSA's 30+
SGC vs PSA comp data
T206, 1948 Bowman, 1952 Topps, 1957 Topps (2023–2025):
- SGC 8 sells at 0.85–0.95× PSA 8
- SGC 9 sells at 0.85–0.95× PSA 9
- Crack-cross opportunity: clean SGC 8 → PSA 8 = 5–15% lift average
Service tiers
| Tier | Fee | TAT | Cap |
|---|
| Standard | $25 | 10 days | $1,500 |
| Express | $75 | 3 days | $5,000 |
| Premium | $150 | 2 days | unlimited |
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Default recommendation for any 1980-and-earlier sports card submission.