SGC’s INSANE Price Increase + Are Vintage Non-Sports Cards About to CRASH?

The sports card hobby is getting WILD. SGC has made a massive grading price increase, and collectors are asking a simple question: Does it still make sense to grade with SGC? We break down the SGC price hike, turnaround times, the current grading backlog, how SGC compares with PSA, and whether this move could cause longtime SGC collectors to walk away. Then we dive into another market that has absolutely EXPLODED — vintage non-sports cards. Batman, Marvel, Mickey Mouse and other vintage non-sports cards have seen incredible price movement, with some cards skyrocketing in just a matter of months. Is this a legitimate market correction for an undervalued category, or are prices moving too far, too fast? PLUS: 🔥 What actually qualifies as a “vintage” sports card? 🔥 Collector Investor Auctions September Auction preview 🔥 SGC vs. PSA at today’s grading prices 🔥 Batman, Marvel & Disney card market explosion 🔥 Could ungraded cards eventually flood the market? 🔥 $1,000 Collector Investor Auctions giveaway 🔥 Should you grade a Roberto Clemente 1/1 patch? 🔥 Is collecting raw cards dead? 🔥 Viewer questions & plenty of hobby debate   Chapters 00:31 What Year Is Actually “Vintage”? 04:45 Collector Investor September Auction 08:02 SGC’s Massive Price Increase 18:00 Are Vintage Non-Sports Cards About to Crash? 27:16 $1,000 Collector Investor Auctions Giveaway 31:56 Should You Grade a Roberto Clemente 1/1? 35:43 Is Collecting Raw Cards Dead? 39:10 Viewer Question: The “Vegetable Market”   Let us know in the comments: 👉 Would you pay $50 to grade a card with SGC? 👉 Are vintage non-sports cards headed even higher — or toward a correction? 👉 What year do YOU consider the cutoff for vintage? If you enjoy sports card collecting, vintage cards, card grading, hobby news and market discussions, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more Collector Investor content! If you're interested in reaching out to Chris and Jeremy to sell your collection, you can email them directly at Chrisandtexassnowman@gmail.com If you would like to consign your collection or bid in the next CIA auction, you can visit- https://collectorinvestorauctions.com CIA YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@CollectorInvestorAuctions Check out Chris YouTube Channel-  @collectorinvestordealer  VCP for 2 Weeks FREE- http://thevcp.com/?promo=CIACARDS   Disclaimer: This channel is for entertainment and hobby discussion purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial or investment advice. SportsCards #CardCollecting #SGC #PSA #VintageCards #NonSportsCards #BatmanCards #MarvelCards #DisneyCards #CardGrading #SportsCardInvesting #TheHobby #CollectorInvestor