Alright, folks! It’s time to discuss my latest card submission to SGC). I did well with my last submission, so this time, I decided to double up—grading 10 cards. (I know, I know…that’s not many at all but this is a journey, folks!)
Let’s dive into the details and see how they fared. (Click each image to enlarge and see it slabbed!)
The Cards and Their Grades
Here’s the rundown of the cards I submitted and their grades:
2024 Topps All-Star Game #3 Mike Trout
Grade: 10 GM
2018 Topps Update LITM-21 Shohei Ohtani Legends In The Making
Grade: 10 GM
2024 Topps Heritage #83 Jarren Duran Chrome
Grade: 10 GM
2023 Bowman U Chrome ER-2 Drake Maye Early Risers
Grade: 10 GM
2024 Topps Heritage #473 Elly De La Cruz Chrome Blue Sparkle (Gorgeous card!)
Grade: 10 GM
2022 Topps Pro Debut PD-189 Elly De La Cruz (We tried again. Last time we got a 9.5 but this time, 10 baby!)
Grade: 10 GM
1959 Fleer Ted Williams #37 Ted Williams 1949-Sox Miss Out Again
Grade: 5 (Slight disappointment here. We got a SGC 7.5 on our “Williams Gets His Wings” and I was hoping for a 7 here but it’s so hard to gauge with these vintage cards. Still, a win and going to the PC until we upgrade.)
2024 Topps Heritage #83 Jarren Duran Chrome Silver
Grade: 9
2021 Topps Chrome #86BC-9 Shohei Ohtani 1986 Throwback design
Grade: 9.5
2021 Panini Mosaic Justin Herbert Bue Reactive Prizm
Grade: 9.5
Stats and Analysis
So, with my initial submission of 5 cards and this latest batch of 10, here’s the breakdown:
- SGC 10 GM: 9/15
- SGC 9.5: 3/15
- SGC 9: 1/15
- SGC 7: 1/15
- SGC 5: 1/15
I’m pretty stoked with these results—75% GM 10 is something I’m proud of with SGC. It’s like hitting a home run in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded!
General SGC Grading Stats
For some context, here’s a quick look at general SGC grading stats from around the internet:
- Common Grades: Most cards graded by SGC fall in the 9 to 9.5 range.
- 10 GM: Achieving a 10 GM (Gem Mint) is tough, with only about 44.2% of cards from the 2010s earning this grade.
- Vintage Cards: Vintage cards, especially pre-1960s, tend to have lower grades due to their age and condition.
What’s Next?
I still haven’t decided what to do with the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams cards. One is currently on eBay, but I don’t really want it to sell. The longer it doesn’t and the more of the set that I collect, the more likely I am to take it down. Haha!
Conclusion
There you have it, folks—a victorious round of card grading with SGC! Doubling my submission and getting such high grades feels like a win. If you’re thinking about grading your cards, now’s the time to get in on it. And don’t forget to like my page for more updates and tips on keeping your collection in mint condition.
And again, I am a big proponent of this card grading kit from Amazon.
Happy collecting, and may your cards always be in top shape!
