Tony Hull

Zion Williamson

2019-20 Clearly Donruss #51 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1002371008

2019-20 Panini Court Kings Acetate Rookies #5 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1002371007

2019-20 Panini Hoops Premium Stock #258 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1002371006

2019-20 Donruss Optic #158 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1002371005

2019-20 Panini Hoops Premium Stock #258 Zion Williamson CSG 9.5 1002371004

2019-20 Panini Hoops Premium Stock #258 Zion Williamson CSG 9.5 1002371003

2019-20 Panini Hoops Premium Stock #258 Zion Williamson CSG 9.5 1002371002

2019-20 Panini Hoops Premium Stock #258 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1002371001

2019-20 Panini Obsidian Rookie Jersey Autographs #232 Zion Williamson CSG 9 1010951001

I understand the frustration, I am in the same boat. On the bright side, if someone needed a job they would probably get hired quickly:-)

Crack out of slab and submit to BGS w/ subgrades. That is what I would do

Lets not forget CSG is under the Certified Collectables Group (CCG) umbrella, who have been in business for decades (grading currency, coins, comics, non-sports card). I understand that CSG has to stand on its own, but come on throw a bit more money at your new sister company and get them to shows. The more collectors who use CSG now will help solidify CSG as a legit grading resource before PSA and BGS go back to normal. Think BGS, PSA and CSG as the big 3 (I just don't see SGC as building much value to a collection [maybe vintage]).

I agree, I do not concern myself with subgrades for vintage cards. I either use Beckett Vintage Grading (BVG) or PSA. However, with the cost of both services lately I won't be grading vintage anytime soon. Unless CSG proves to be a valid vintage card grader (only time will tell).

Absolutely, a 9.5 with subgrades always goes more than a 9.5 without (for example). I have seen that trend for years with BGS. Looking at ebay, it appears CSG will be similar; however, there are few examples so far.