Supercollecting every base card for a current player; would you want all BGS 9.5 or PSA 10 ?

[The Collector]

Thought of a fun and relatively cheap project to work on in the off season, say you want to supercollect a modern era player (less than 4-5years in the majors) - would BGS 9.5's or PSA 10's be more desirable? I realize this may be a Ford vs Chevy type of question, just curious on opinions...

 

[ThoseBackPages]

Need more information.

"Popular" player?
Selling down the line?
Self subbing?
Care about Subs?
Care about having filps that do not match when laid side by side?

 

[Yanks2151]

Kind of on the same path but I have close to 80 PSA 10 O'neill base cards but my biggest dislike is the amount of room they take up and the fact that there is not a good way to display them.

 

[moxacaine]

current player so im going BGS

 

[Hawk8]

PSA

 

[NY Tony]

2004 or more recent base cards - BGS
Anything prior psa probably would be best
But it's all about personal preference

 

[jonebone]

If it's a current player, BGS. I collect Ripken so I go PSA only.

 

[Brewer Andy]

2004 or more recent base cards - BGS
Anything prior psa probably would be best
But it's all about personal preference

I have this theory that some day PSA fans are going to want PSA graded cards of current players and it might not be horrible to grade a "modern" card here and there through PSA just to see what happens in a few years. Wouldn't bet the bank on it but there'll be a market and certainly fewer available than BGS. Then again I prefer not to support much of anything with the name Beckett on it so I'm biased

 

[ThoseBackPages]

its a fact that modern cards in PSA form are pretty much more difficult to purchase than their BGS counterpart. Adds to the hunt

 

[JoshHamilton]

Aesthetically, BGS by a mile

 

[smapdi]

Disagree. The BGS flips are messy with all the subgrade data, and they've kept changing the format over the years. The slabs are a pain to store, being 3x thicker than a PSA slab, and the corners are sharp. I don't like the plastic sleeve they put the card in. They have more issues with dust and plastic slivers being sealed in with the card, in my experience. And "9.5" just doesn't sound as good a "10." Furthermore, the subgrades I think detract from enjoyment of the card. I'd obsess over having all 9.5 or better subs. That's something that's always bothered me. How can a card be "Gem Mint" if the centering, the most obvious facet of card quality, can be less than gem mint? With PSA 10s, you get a nice round number, and there's no "but it could be just a microscopic bit better" aspect.

 

[WCTYSON]

Aesthetically, BGS by a mile

Agreed, not even close.

Disagree. The BGS flips are messy with all the subgrade data, and they've kept changing the format over the years. The slabs are a pain to store, being 3x thicker than a PSA slab, and the corners are sharp. I don't like the plastic sleeve they put the card in. They have more issues with dust and plastic slivers being sealed in with the card, in my experience. And "9.5" just doesn't sound as good a "10." Furthermore, the subgrades I think detract from enjoyment of the card. I'd obsess over having all 9.5 or better subs. That's something that's always bothered me. How can a card be "Gem Mint" if the centering, the most obvious facet of card quality, can be less than gem mint? With PSA 10s, you get a nice round number, and there's no "but it could be just a microscopic bit better" aspect.

PSA slabs look cheap and are easier to tamper. I agree that the thinner slab is easier to store, but I prefer the extra security for my cards. I also prefer the criteria from BGS, with the sub-grade system.

 

[vwnut13]

Grading is bull****.

 

[WCTYSON]

Grading is bull****.

Very well thought out, thanks.

 

[Jaypers]

Until the recent advent of the BGS black labels, I probably would have said PSA.

 

[The Collector]

Looks like a close race. I found a lot more of my guy in PSA 10 than BGS 9.5, so that might tip the scale for me personally as it will be easier to jump start the project.

Until the recent advent of the BGS black labels, I probably would have said PSA.

Ah yes the elusive black label. Reminds me I need to send in a gold label BGS 10 to be re-branded.

 

[allstars]

Why would you want modern base cards graded? They're not worth the price of the grading fees!

 

[WCTYSON]

Ah yes the elusive black label. Reminds me I need to send in a gold label BGS 10 to be re-branded.

Just a reminder, it is for all (4) 10 sub grades only.

 

[ThoseBackPages]

as has been mentioned, as long as you get your BGS 9.5s without any 9 subs, you're golden!

 

[ASTROBURN]

I collect Bagwell, so its been PSA for my PC.