This is probably the most helpful video I've watched in a long time. You do a perfect job of demonstrating how to go about things. Much appreciated. Thank you.
Just getting started: cleaning, grading, etc. What is best source (site or app) online to determine current prices? Before putting time and effort into any given card, it would be good to know it it's even worth it.
Cool video! I have a local LCS that does PSA submissions and they will inspect for me. The math has been pretty consistent…half of the cards I bring to them they consider strong 9s or 10s, 75% of the cards they submit for me end up being 10s. I only bring them cards that don’t have obvious issues…around 75%. It ends up being around 1 in every 4 cards I would like to get graded for my PC end up being 10s. The other ones I throw up on eBay to help pay for the grading and pack costs.
I was a big customer with GMA when they had cheap prices. Now I just go with PSA because the prices are just too close and might as well go with the PSA name. GMA said they raised prices because of COVID and I get it but… im going with PSA when the prices are that close.
1. GMA? That's hilarious. 2. That's not how we measure to see if a card is centered (and I've worked for two of the major grading companies). 3. SGC huh? A card grading company started by a guy that is well-known for altering cards. You're three for three man.
I just wanted to thank you I've watched a lot of videos and not one came close to how you explained this grading tool.So once again thank you sir please keep doing more of these because your awesome at it
Yes this was very helpful, explanation was spot on, made sense to me and I am going to incorporate this method before sending them in for grading. Thanks.
I’ve never submitted cards for grading. On one hand, I get what you’re doing but on the other I wonder if it really impacts the final grade? Ultimately it all comes down to what the person grading the card thinks and not how much prep we do? I’m tempted to send a batch in that I think are “good” and see what the results are. Then again I have seen several of these videos that utilize the same process, so I’m sure you all know something I don’t.
This is a great video for me! I've always wondered if there was more to collecting and there is. I'm retired from the work force now so I have more time to get "re"-aquainted to card collecting. The video got kinda fuzzy at times but the main points were clearly delivered. Great job!
You might want to wipe down the back of the centering tool with the microfiber cloth before you lay the tool down on the face of the card. Lint will find a way onto important surfaces. Thanks for the great video and information
great video and insight. so, how are you able to judge if a card has a good chance of being a grade 10 before you purchase? assuming you do a number of purchases from on-line sites. on ebay, sometimes a card will look good, but often I can't tell if i am looking at an imperfection or not, or just a bad shadow or dust and smudge on the sleeve not the card...
