getting a card graded

[hoebob69]

Thanks for the input guys,I've never done it before so I'm hoping it goes smoothly. So basically I just print out the submission form,fill it out and place it in with the cards? How do you pay for the services?

[swarmee]

You normally put a credit card down (make sure to sign the spot on the order form where it permits their running of the credit card) or mail a check for the exact amount.
I submit cards every few months on bulk specials to PSA, and have had two cards graded by BGS through COMC. I prefer PSA due to their registry, bulk orders (usually I send in at $6/card for over 25 at a time), and their general higher resale value.

[WillBBC]

If you're going to use PSA I recommend buying the membership. The free gradings practically pay for it themselves.

[pokerplyr80]

Follow the packing instructions. Instructions for everything are on the website under how to submit. You can include a cc number on your packing slip, or write a check.

[berkey33]

Originally Posted by swarmee

You normally put a credit card down (make sure to sign the spot on the order form where it permits their running of the credit card) or mail a check for the exact amount.
I submit cards every few months on bulk specials to PSA, and have had two cards graded by BGS through COMC. I prefer PSA due to their registry, bulk orders (usually I send in at $6/card for over 25 at a time), and their general higher resale value.

how did that work out? i have a card I bought on COMC and thinking about grading it.

here it is...back is off center both ways but other than that looks good to me.



2011 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor #177 - Aroldis Chapman /50
Courtesy of COMC.com


2011 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor #177 - Aroldis Chapman /50
Courtesy of COMC.com

[swarmee]

The first one was a 1957 Dodger's Sluggers card that I hoped would get a 5 and did. It cost about $12 due to the amount of insurance I requested.

The second was a 2014 Bowman Draft Baseball Johnny Manziel Auto that was a little off-center. It got a 9.0/10 and that's also the best I was hoping for. It cost about $15 due to the insurance.

It took about two months, which was right at the end of the time projection COMC gives. But the process was pretty smooth. I think on modern chrome card, they wipe the card down with a microfiber cloth to remove fingerprints/smudges before sending it in to get you a better grade. Or that's what I've read on Blowout.