To Grade or Not to Grade? The Process I Use To Determine if I Should Send a Card in to PSA

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@mackymintle7806 2 года назад

If only EVERYONE in the hobby operated like this! Think of how much faster, snd how much cheaper getting a card graded!

@Warbler97 2 года назад

This was very interesting. I think a video with vintage cards as the examples would be a cool follow-up. Might be nice to hear which grading companies you consider based on the condition and resale value of the card, too.

@gabriels1163 Год назад

If resale value is the only thing that matters then PSA is the choice. They are worse in every other way compared to the other big companies, but they have the highest resale value.

@GaryAa56 Год назад

It's only because they have corned the market on grading, which, by the way, is illegal in business if you think about it.

@scratchthrift3370 2 года назад

Would love to see a vintage version of this. As I get back into the hobby I am trying to do this better but so far have not done well determining what to send

@stevenherschkowitz2591 2 года назад

Nice, informative video. Thanks! Yes, it would be great to see further examples, especially a handful of examples from a few older decades and star levels. For example, 1930s, 1950s and 1970s for both a superstar and a minor star. I would assume for some of the more valuable cards, one needs to somehow factor in the value of the card simply being authenticated. For cards for which there are known forgeries, I am guessing that you might virtually always want the card graded, but would love to hear your thoughts and opinions

@gridironstars 2 года назад

Yes! Would love to see more permutations of this. Been in the hobby for 40+ years and have never submitted for grading but have the urge, this helps!

@jakestoe 2 года назад

I'm in the same boat. I have a few cards that I think have a shot at a 10 and could be worth a few thousand if so but I just can't pull the trigger on sending them in fear of something happening to them in the process. I've never sent any card to be graded either.

@hipdave1427 2 года назад

@Nashcards

@ksteege120 2 года назад

Same here, I'm looking more at whether vintage cards that get a 6 or 7 might be worth it...

@Tony-Bell 2 года назад

I'd love to see the journey of 3 or 4 cards from "cradle to grave". How much you paid (or estimated the value of when buying in a collection). The thought process in the decision to send it off for grading or not. The decision of where you put it for sale (ebay/comc or other), and how much you got for it when it sold - with cost details and time details all through the journey. Just be a fun one thing to follow through the entire process...perhaps for different vintages or values.... BTW - I teach accounting and the decision to grade a card (or not) is called a "Sell or Process Further" decision - this is a great (and easy to understand) example that I will use in my classes going forward.

@collectorinvestordealer 2 года назад

Thats a great idea showing the full process!

@sportscardfactory 2 года назад

Yes vintage would be interesting because I'm personally in that stage of exploring and collecting vintage and determining authentic vs. counterfeit.... ultra-modern might be interesting on a prospect level of factoring in forecasting within the volatility side of it

@mdmccullough76 2 года назад

Yes I would love to see more of these examples! Awesome video

@rgmiller 2 года назад

I'm actually going through this process right now - thanks for the insight!

@robertdasilva9346 2 года назад

Thank you Chris, I love how you take the time to help educate us about things involving the hobby. I agree with the others who suggested doing a video with vintage cards.

@garyw.9628 2 года назад

Chris, you are a gem ! Great videos, great speaking style, honest and considerate of others.

@CollectorsWorldFargo 2 года назад

Hi Chris, been watching your videos for some time now, and this was by far your most informative, great analysis and break down, also talking about the card and showing the defects that graders are looking at and how that takes a card from Gem to a possible 6. I Would enjoy more of these types of videos.

@mccards 2 года назад

Excellent. Yes make this a series. Also Ive been wanting you to breakdown how you organize your cards.

@johnherb1508 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thought process, Chris. Good info.

@otisthebeef3142 2 года назад

Phenomenal video, Chris! Please do more of these! I just got my first PSA order back...after 15 months. I would say the grades were tough, but fair. I decided to do something very similar to what you just presented before sending in my next order..lol! Great video.

@dc7416 2 года назад

I really enjoyed your process of determination. Keep up the great work and look forward to your next video like always

@psychokittytv4530 2 года назад

This was a great video, and I would be happy to see more like this. Especially since they are actually your cards, and you're actually thinking of grading them. I found this video very interesting. Thanks!

@chrisc4264 2 года назад

I used to have faith in PSA but they have lost my trust after several key incidents over the past 2 years. I would only go SGC if I were to grade again. I love your informative content Chris. Thanks again!

@Sqwack27 2 года назад

Cool and informative video, Chris. Great way of looking at the big picture!

@BenFoxRubin 2 года назад

Super helpful, very informative. Thanks for this video. Would love to see more

@luthravin4774 2 года назад

That was an awesome video lesson Chris!! Thanks I really understand more because of it.. outstanding!!

@RParmable 2 года назад

Thanks this helped quantify what deserves being graded very well . Thanks Chris- more like this please. 👍

@DanielMartinez-nv5gb 2 года назад

Quality content on your channel that’s why I’m subscribed. Much better than following these other guys walk around card shows just fist bumping the whole time. Thank you Chris!

@phillipwhitejr8980 2 года назад

Thank for taking the time to break this process down. I’ve been wanting to send cards off but not knowing do I or not. This was a big help.🔥🔥🔥🔥

@zengarden8592 2 года назад

Thank you for the information on that. Very detailed info. Helps alot to know how it really does benefit you in the long run

@whitefeeld1909 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this great to hear your thought process.

@chaszrainsford Год назад

Thanks man, I'm new to this grading racket - this explained alot!

@twobentstaplescomics6522 2 года назад

Great breakdown Chris. I’m more of a comic book guy, but when evaluating books to submit for grading, the same rules apply. Excellent assessment.

@scottvaughn9 2 года назад

Great video, Chris! Love the thought process.

@PushnButtons62 2 года назад

REALLY enjoyed this very helpful video! Thanks Chris!

@CTPEP6 2 года назад

Absolutely love the video. Fun, smart etc. Another hidden cost is fees/shipping once you sell the card. So the ~70 on the Posey is actually ~55. Would love to see more of these!

@rick43 2 года назад

Great video and would love to see more. Thanks Chris.

@markthompson7503 2 года назад

Helpful video as always Chris. Thank you.

@brixico1404 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video and hearing your thought process.

@vinceperrotta2763 2 года назад

I love your content. Thanks for another great video 🙏

@bkrules34 2 года назад

Really enjoyed it. Keep them coming!

@BobsSportsCards 2 года назад

Really like this video. Would love to see more. Thanks Chris

@joeym2675 2 года назад

Nice video! Very Informative! And definitely Enjoy seeing your take on what and what not to grade! Definitely would like to see more! I think it would make great content for videos with a lot of the cards you send to grade depending on if it’s worth your time! It’ll definitely get views! Just because I think a lot of us like seeing into your thoughts as a seller or collector! And even the quick flips!

@Gatesmasher01 2 года назад

Always enjoy your time and your knowledge.

@tmo8284 2 года назад

I agree Chris that Kobe 96 E-X2000 Rookie card is way better looking and rarer than his Topps Chrome. Also no greening issues like many of his Chrome cards.

@otisthebeef3142 Год назад

Loved this concept. Please do some more like this!

@kyleb350 2 года назад

Helpful video! Good point on the new rookie volatility.

@chrisk2209 2 года назад

Great video master Jedi! Thanks for all your content

@swampdonkeyoffgrid190 2 года назад

Interesting and appreciated. Mostly a collector but still like to pursue quality and value. I think in this day and age we all need to learn more about pregrading. Definately worth more conversation.

@247willg 2 года назад

Another great video Chris, good job on creating new content,, never seen any video like yours, 👍

@patrickrousche1684 2 года назад

Hi, yes! more examples like this would be great! 👍🏼😀

@rickieedwards8946 2 года назад

Very good into the process of getting a card graded. Gave it a like.

@GoldenSlumber474 2 года назад

I guess I lean more towards collecting as I mostly grade vintage cards from my favorite teams. When it comes to modern cards, I grade a few of my favorite players & those I intend to consign. Yes Chris, making more videos like this will edify all of us collectors/investors/dealers in that order 😆

@philly_joe3705 2 года назад

Thanks! Educational and the template can be used for all grading companies. People just need to be honest with themselves when estimating grade and value's being assigned. The 3 tier grade model is perfect. Would like to see vintage and/or non-sports cards.

@dominicmozel9188 2 года назад

What a great video. I like how you use the Raw Value instead of Purchase Price for Total -- makes much more sense.

@JeffreyStrain 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this video and would love to see more in the future. I also think you need to do videos where you pull a random box from behind (in your video background) you and go through the cards that are in it while giving the reasoning of what you plan to do with them.

@fikebobby1 2 года назад

Great video and thanks for all the info

@davidthompson62 Год назад

Great top that only the top 20%_30% of seller understand themselves! Keep it up, we need your help!

@kimberlymccarthy8441 2 года назад

Great info/stats ⚡ any advice is very appreciated, tks, looking forward to more videos ❣️✌️

@matthewelliott2213 2 года назад

Loved this episode. Perfect explanation of why to grade the Buster and not grade the Kobe--sounds counterintuitive, but made perfect sense for your example cards.

@joshthompson8747 2 года назад

Definitely need more of these,❤️💯

@michaelcameron5531 2 года назад

Perfect timing. I’m putting together a group to send for grading for the first time.

@collectorinvestordealer 2 года назад

Good luck!

@kevinheckeler 2 года назад

Great job breaking this down to its barest essentials. Worth noting, although this video focuses on flipping/selling cards, another fairly common use case for grading is for addition to a personal collection. I'm currently gathering some raw cards purchased on eBay to get them graded eventually when prices come back down to pre-pandemic pricing, and they'll all end up in my PC and/or very long term holds.

@stevef 2 года назад

Loved this. Yes, please do vintage. I collect 40’s and 50’s. Building sets with PSA.

@nathanbaird9545 2 года назад

Fantastic work. Please do more of these occasionally.

@jcrim999 2 года назад

great video - would love to see more on this

@dustinandrews7409 2 года назад

Please do more. That was a very informative video

@danielhicks1682 2 года назад

One of my favorite videos you have published!! I think about this stuff all the time. I wish that the Kobe E-X becomes his iconic RC. I love that card.

@brianfast7799 2 года назад

I would love to see more of this type of video content. I am just getting back into the hobby, and have quite a few baseball and some basketball from the 70s. Need to consider whether to send any of what I have off to grade, I guess just more examples of the difference between what flaws would result in a 7, versus and 8 or 9, for example. Thanks for all your videos, I am really enjoying them and learning a lot.

@jbru223 2 года назад

Really liked this video. I would love more comparisons in the future.

@Christlockhart1 2 года назад

Love this video (just like all the others you post). Always informative. I’d love to see your take on maybe SGC in a similar fashion. As a collector returning to the hobby after 15 years around the same age as you are, I don’t have the funds to join PSA, or the collection surplus to justify the money. I seem to find SGC is more affordable to a small time collector like me, and honestly I feel they are far more strict on their grades in comparison to PSA (although PSA seems to be getting more strict.)

@spic0li 2 года назад

Definitely grading costs with SGC versus PSA is great savings for a collector that generally doesn't plan on reselling.

@RockfromPhilly 2 года назад

Great video. Can't wait for another. Ultra Modern would be interesting to anyone who has invested in these cards.

@themodernawakenedperspecti4457 2 года назад

Great video my friend, I appreciate the insight into your decision making.

@jaakkopeltola1677 2 года назад

Thank you Chris!

@reallygraycards7139 2 года назад

Thanks Chris! I don’t see nearly as much “grading volatility” in modern and ultra-modern. I do, however, find my best guess is often off on vintage. With your wealth of experience would love to see this on pre-junk.

@rj-vj8gr 2 года назад

interested Christopher love to c more like this. especially vintage

@aaronbbreaks1814 2 года назад

Awesome thanks! Great info! Would love to see more, maybe even why you might choose a grading company over the others

@jrodjdcollectibles5930 2 года назад

Yes Chris, do more of these. Do vintage next! Then maybe another vid on ultra modern. Thanks

@htsports3232 2 года назад

Great video! Love the content

@charleschilds7038 2 года назад

Thanks! Yes - I’d like to see vintage review process.

@toddbaptista4027 2 года назад

Yes to more examples!

@gregtheyak3704 2 года назад

Fantastic job.

@honson7 2 года назад

I would love to see more videos like this one!

@888strummer 2 года назад

Terrific video and would love to see some vintage of players like Mays or Aaron. For anyone starting out selling; this is a super helpful video

@jamisonwrites6234 2 года назад

Would love more videos like this. Vintage!

@murrayscott3513 2 года назад

I would like to see more videos like this. Cheers!

@tdsportscards 2 года назад

Great video...that is exactly how I figure out if I'm gonna grade something...I also figure in how many are listed for sale...if I see 5 sold and 50 more listed then I figure in supply and demand also unless I determine it has a solid chance at a 10 then it'll be going either way

@JP-hz7wl 2 года назад

Great video. A vintage one would be awesome.

@dsg148 2 года назад

I'd probably add one more quick calculation that probability weights the value of the card to understand at what % chance of a 10 (or whatever your highest grade estimate is) is it worth sending in the card. For example, you set your desired return on investment, and you know what the sale prices are at 8/9/10 and you give a range of probabilities of grading at each level and goal seek your probability weighted return to match your desired ROI. Then if the chances of getting the highest grade are too unbelievable, you can feel confident in not sending in the card. Really just puts more structure and data around your intuition. I wouldn't rely on something like this standalone, but it could help in your decision making process, and could help you to spot the ones where a calculated risk is worth taking (though those spots should be kind of obvious where there's a step function chance in value between your middle and high grades, like going 9 to 10).

@tx_cardshark 2 года назад

Really like this video . More if these for sure. Vintage baseball maybe some 80’s football . Thanks it helps to do the research and it’s hard to comp when I send my cards to SGC because they are limited in sales

@shawnq9658 2 года назад

Really good video my friend.I recently just started collecting a kid and now as an adult Ive been curious about the whole grading sustem,how much the fees are,etc so this vid was very educational.Plus I have several friends that are curious as well and Ill be sharing this with them.Also,one of those friends has several Kobe rookies and cards and I believe he may have the one you used in this vid

@SACRJC 2 года назад

Great video, thank you!

@joelrooks389 2 года назад

I would love more videos like this with vintage cards.

@ericlindenmuth7517 2 года назад

Great info!!! I would love to see some vintage.

@kenkluge9473 Год назад

Great vid. Lot's of good information 🇺🇲🇺🇲⚾⚾

@matthew1072a 2 года назад

Awesome sauce! Would love to see some vintage!

@petert4738 2 года назад

Yes please make more

@adamlee1562 2 года назад

Great video Chris! Ya, some ultra rare stuff would be good to show your decision making process. Ie, last one sold was 3 years ago, or very low numbered cards of stars with no sales, etc

@scottfiscus1431 2 года назад

Awesome stuff. Please do another one for vintage. Thanks.

@bigskyupcycling2646 2 года назад

Hi Chris. Yes, please make more of these videos...Really interesting for the average collector. I sent you an email about grading one-of-ones...would love to know your thoughts on grading something that doesn't have any "comps." Thanks for the great content. Cheers!

@dominickgeorgiano2810 2 года назад

Awesome video thanks

@Bosche7272 2 года назад

I’ve always enjoyed your content and appreciate the questions of mine you’ve answered. However, I’m going to need more content. A video per day should do it.