Getting your card Graded NEWBIE

[Joshchisox08]

@XPLAINER

Yeah I have about 10 cards that I want to get done 90-100 sounds about right and good for me. I think I will give them a call. Thanks !

[Jobu]

Do the fees increase with the value of the card because it costs more for them to insure expensive cards when they ship them back?

[glchen]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Do the fees increase with the value of the card because it costs more for them to insure expensive cards when they ship them back?

PSA and SGC have grading tiers where grading the cards is more expensive depending on the declared value of the card. Beckett has a flat grading fee regardless of the declared value of the card. The return shipping insurance for all TPG's will also depend on the total declared value of the submission.

[4815162342]

Unless you have a rare back, graded T206s are abundantly available in the BST, on eBay, or in other auctions. I would suggest replacing what you have with graded cards, and then selling off the raw cards.

[Joshchisox08]

I was thinking of doing that but I've got a Fred Parent and a Terry Turner that might actually come back with a 3 or 4. The Parent is a Sovereign back and the Cobb strip card well It would just be better to have it Authenticated though I fully trust the guy who I bought it from in Cooperstown.

[Leon]

SGC gives good phone service help if you have ANY questions on submitting to them. If you have questions call them and ask for Earl. He is a great guy to deal with.

[mrvster]

+1....

grading, inmho, is a necessary "evil" inmho....

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by mrvster

+1....

grading, inmho, is a necessary "evil" inmho....

I question grading being necessary for 10 low-grade commons. Is it necessary to spend $100 on $200 worth of cards? Personally I'd use the $100 to buy 5 more cards and fill a 15-pocket binder page If you've factored the cost of grading into your raw purchase price then perhaps you've already considered this.

Everyone collects different, good luck with whatever you decide Josh. Please show some before and after pictures!

Rob

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

I question grading being necessary for 10 low-grade commons. Is it necessary to spend $100 on $200 worth of cards? Personally I'd use the $100 to buy 5 more cards and fill a 15-pocket binder page If you've factored the cost of grading into your raw purchase price then perhaps you've already considered this.



Everyone collects different, good luck with whatever you decide Josh. Please show some before and after pictures!



Rob

I agree with Rob. I collect graded cards, even low grade commons, but I buy them that way. I don't want to knock anyone if they send their low grade commons in, but value wise, it doesn't seem worth it.