BGS/SGC Grading 2005 v. 2025

jrd1436 · 08-07-2025, 03:51 PM

Question - is it safe to assume that BGS and SGC grading standards are more strict today than they were 20 years ago? I have some 80s/90s rookies that I'm thinking of resubmitting for a possible grade bump but wanted BO's thoughts before I wasted my money.

imbluestreak23 · 08-07-2025, 04:02 PM

yes absolutely

Gary · 08-07-2025, 08:09 PM

More likely to get a bump down not up.All TPG's are being more strict....If im being honest i look very closely at older slabs no matter what TPG it is...most times i pass or value it at a 1 or more grade lower.

08-07-2025, 03:51 PM	#1
jrd1436 Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New York Posts: 359	BGS/SGC Grading 2005 v. 2025 Question - is it safe to assume that BGS and SGC grading standards are more strict today than they were 20 years ago? I have some 80s/90s rookies that I'm thinking of resubmitting for a possible grade bump but wanted BO's thoughts before I wasted my money.

08-07-2025, 04:02 PM	#2
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08-07-2025, 08:09 PM	#3
Gary Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 776	More likely to get a bump down not up.All TPG's are being more strict....If im being honest i look very closely at older slabs no matter what TPG it is...most times i pass or value it at a 1 or more grade lower.