I've collected my whole life, never sent a card in to be graded, I've bought some graded cards before though. I finally decided I better catch up with the times and get some of my good ones graded since i heard they were doing that bowman 9 dollar deal. Well I've been sorting for about a month now and have close to 2000 In the possible grade pile with probably 200 bowman. I went to start putting them in the computer to submit to be graded a few days ago and looks like the deal has stopped? Man I thought I had until the end of this month? So I guess I'll skip the bowman for now and go right into some of my better cards, I have a jordan rookie in really good condition, I'd say probably a 9 it might actually go the distance though, centering is perfect, the edges and corners are flawless. Jeter topps gold, I've heard it's pretty hard to get a 10 in that card, I have 4 that I think has a good chance, perfect centering, only problem I could see was I scratched one pulling it out of the penny sleeve its been in since 93, trying to clean them. Does anyone have any recommendations on what i should send first? I have stuff like Dan Marini rookies, Joe Montana rookies, Jerry Rice rookies, Kobe rookies, lebron rookies, all the way up to a bunch of Wembys this year. I got lucky and pulled his black colorblast, a purple refractor and an Ausar auto (all in the same walmart blaster box) never had a blaster quiet like that one! So my questions is does anyone have any recommendations on where i should start? Should i start with the older ones or the newer ones? Does it cost more money the higher the price goes? Ive heard most grading companies charge extra if your card grades a 10? And my last question, Can you use a bubble mailer envelope instead of a box? Thanks, and sorry for the novel, just wanna make sure I'm doing this right.. lastly thanks for the video, I had probably 10 questions before watching this lol.
Start with older big name rookies. PSA charges based on value of grade so use them if selling, if keeping use SGC. Would you trust your longtime favorite cards not to get smashed in a bubble mailer? Use a protective box.
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
i downloaded the app that i thought was mentioned in the video, and it didn't recognize a 1987 topps card, then it didn't recognize a topps look n see card, so i uninstalled it. could you please give the exact name of the app? thank you
@@festerespisito9356 Was it the Center Stage app? If not, there are some others, but that's the one I like to use on my iPhone. apps.apple.com/us/app/center-stage-sports-cards/id1577144149
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
This was a phenomenal video. I’m sending my first cards to SGC. So far it’s been nice with their website. Like you said, extremely easy. Thank you very much for the video. Liked and Subscribed!!!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
Thanks for the tutorial, Dave! I've never submitted to SGC, so it was helpful. On a side note. I have to mention something kind of serious. You know how women can get post-partum depression? I'm beginning to get a little concerned that I may have Post-Packstravaganzapression. It started just a few days after Packstravaganza ended. However, my symptoms seem to be getting better. I've found watching other card videos like this one has been a helpful distraction and has gone a long way in easing the pain. I'll keep you posted, but I think I'm gonna be okay. Keep me in your prayers. Thanks, Dave.
Hahaha Strangely, my symptoms are a little different -- I now find my evenings have more time, my wife doesn't have to hear me say, "Packstravaganza" 1,000 times a day, and I now open packs of cards that I get to keep! hahahaha In all honesty, it really was a fun time -- and I'm super happy to know people like yourself enjoyed it, even if you weren't winning any of those cards. I will be doing giveaways all year, so I'm sure something is coming your way at some point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DavidGonos Well, it takes a great soul to put on such an event AND be willing to do it and similar events again. Even though I wasn't among the winners this time, it was good to just witness the enjoyment surrounding it and your benevolence. BTW, I finished my Yankees team set of 1955 Armour Coins! There are only 5 and rather inexpensive except for the Mantle(s). For people on a budget, these coins are a good way to pick up vintage HOFers on the cheap, plus it's an interesting issue with all the different colors - common colors and rare colors. Armour also made a set in 1959 and 1960. You might want to consider doing just a general video on these. There's a little bit of a learning curve on these with the colors, variations, and errors, but it's not too bad.
To cut the corner I just pop it with a finger flip like if I'm trying to flick someone's ear lobe. It splits the seam just enough to allow the card to slide right in safely.
This is great, awesome information. I am preparing to make my first ever submission and this is very helpful. I am thinking about using Bocacardsubs though, per one of your previous videos. Seems like it may save a few bucks per card and they can prep them too. Planning to submit a Lemieux rookie, mazeroski rookie, several rookies from the 70's steelers and a few newer cards (Kaprizov young gun, caufield young gun and Boldy clear cut rookie). Really hoping to learn how well I evaluate a card and to put the ones I like in a display frame to be able to see them every day.
Thanks, Patrick! Bocacardsubs is awesome -- they're definitely SGC-friendly! You can do it cheaper there, for sure, it just adds a layer of someone else touching your cards, and two more trips (you ship to them, they take to SGC, they bring back from SGC, then they ship to you) as opposed to just two trips (you ship to SGC, they ship back to you). With all that said, Boca Cards is super communicative, which makes things nice. In a normal sub, you'll watch your order on SGC's page to see which stage it's in. Obviously, you can't do that with a third-party sub, but Boca Cards updates you on every step, and I'm pretty sure they dropped cards off one day, notified me, and then got them back either that day or the very next day, graded. They are SUPER fast, and my guess is, since they do so much business with SGC, they might get fast-tracked with their subs. Even if you go through SGC, though, they under-promise (5-10 calendar days) and over-deliver (less than 5 days I bet). I am excited to hear how your Lemieux rookie does! Here's the 36-graded-card display I buy off Amazon for $80 (on sale now for $75!) -- you can see these displays behind me in my videos. Comes assembled, and everything. They're great IMO -- link: amzn.to/3YvKwFG
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
@@sourcingsailor4987 yes, I used Bocacardsubs, they were great. I have used them since and would again. Grades came back as expected, all with SGC. The only one that was off by one was my Mario rookie, I got a 7, was hoping for 8. It was off center a little, so I wasnt sure how much they would ding me, but it was for my PC so all good.
Great instructional video David! Keep up the great work. I personally use a 130pt penny sleeve to ensure there's enough wiggle room. It also makes it easier for the grading companies to mitigate the risk of that fingernail pinch on top of the card when they take it out for processing.
@@aaronw636 Do you mean like sending your vintage to SGC is smarter,, cards you need better resale value but you don't mind the wait to PSA, and maybe fun/inexpensive PC stuff to HGA, or whatever?
Is it not advised to send only 2 vintage cards? I have 2 Monte Irvin cards I want to display in my PC, I dont think I will ever sell em but just want them to be protected. Ive always collected raw
You just want to make a guess with your own guess of what the grade might be. It’s really just for insurance purposes, so if a shipment is lost, they know how to value it.
That I’m not positive about. With PSA, they would email you to let you know that they’d have to upcharge you, or you’d have the option to not get it graded. I believe SGC would do the same.
Good video. I’m about to send in my 1st submission. So this was helpful. But quick question, I didn’t see a label to print out. It was just an invoice. So am I supposed to pay at the post office? What are they scanning to know I’ve paid already if there wasn’t a label to print out? Would love to know your answer. Thanx again
I’m so sorry to just now be getting back to you on this - you pay for your own shipping to send to them. So box it up and just take it to USPS, and they’ll put the label on. Thank you for watching and commenting!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
@@sourcingsailor4987 I did submit to SGC & got cards back I believe it was the following week. So turnaround time was good. Only thing that was nerve wrecking was when I sent out package. They don’t say that the package gets delivered to a PO Box they have & someone picks up the packages. So when I tracked it I thought it was delivered to the wrong address. But I emailed them when I thought it was at the wrong address & they gave me all that information and told me they have it. So in my experience with their customer service they were good at responding to my email pretty quickly. As far as the grading goes, I got back better grades then I thought I would on 2 of my cards. But TBH, the grading for me wasn’t really about trying to get 10s anyway. I love the look of the tuxedo slabs and wanted my cards that I had since I was a kid to be in those slabs with a grade to have as something to show of how it was maintained all these years. Not looking to sell these cards. These cards represent a timestamp in my life as a child and thought they would be awesome in these slabs to showcase. So overall I had a pretty good experience with the company & couldn’t be any happier with the end result. Good luck buddy. Thanx for the reply. Hope the answer helps you out. Take care
for older european trade cards such as liebig that are a bit too tall for card saver 1s, is it ok to put it in an oversized sleeve and then into an ovesized card saver? i have card savers and sleeves designed to hold postcards.
Yes that should be fine. Just like if you have a thick card, they’ll except it in a thick toploader, so you should be fine. Sounds like some cool cards you got there!
@@DavidGonos thanks so much for taking the time to reply. yeah, liebig cards came in sets of 6 themed cards. i have several from late 1800s and several from 1930s to send in. lincoln, napoleon, joan of arc, etc. they are a bit too tall to fit into a cardsaver 1 but not so big that there is an upcharge because of the size. i've never submitted to sgc, and the last thing i wanted to do was make the person who decides the grade to be pissy because of something i did or didn't do correctly, lol. have a great day!
David Thanks for the video, have wanted to submit some cards for grading but was unsure now I know how. Why don't you take pictures of your cards before you pack them, i have a feeling that with expensive cards there might be a switch and bait with a grading company, does this happen?
That’s a very good point - I should’ve mentioned that! Either video your cards as you package them, showing fronts and backs, or just take many pictures. The grading companies aren’t known to do the old switcheroo, but it’s definitely possible, so why not be careful. Also, the cards could be accidentally damaged, and you’d have proof of their condition before sending them in.
I'm 53 years old and have been collecting since the late 70's, well, realistic, I started collecting in the 80's, because in the 70's I bought packs of cards repeatedly to use in the spokes of my bike tires, just to hear that beautiful that lasted no more than a few minutes to an hour, that's why I repeatedly purchased packs back then. In the beginning, I stored my cards in sleeves and a binder, but here in Florida, your hand and arm would sweat carrying that heavy binder around, so that's when i started penny sleeving and top loading my cards and have been for more than 40 years. I stated all that to say this, I didn't literally here about grading until around 2007 and being an old school collector, just like the card shop owners I blew it off as a fad and never even considered getting my cards graded until 2020, during the pandemic, but everything was shut down, so i literally have thousands of cards, with a few hundred that are grade worthy, probably more than that, because i treat my cards like newborn babies, the only issue is centering and all. I have cards for my personal collection and I have cards I want to get graded to flip and invest back into the hobby, and to be honest, I wanted to go with PSA, but during the pandemic people were complaining that they had card submissions that were taking a year and even today, Thursday, October 17, 2024, every card shop within three hours of me, from Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Panama City Beach, Florida and Dothan, Alabama are saying PSA is taking 2.5 to 3 months for returns, and even though SGC has beautiful slabs that I will use for my PC, their cards don't give you anywhere near the ROI(return on investment) as PSA. I have never had a card personally graded, but I have purchased about 80 PSA, SGC, CGC, even GMA graded cards. I may be over-thinking it and all, but I have heard all the horror stories, like grading companies switching cards, which is why my first 20 card SGC or PSA submission will be all "numbered" cards, which makes it far more difficult to steal and switch, because of the numbering.
be careful,and be certain to purchase microfiber "cloths," klie at eyeglass centers, not microfiber "towels" used for cleaing or polishing exteriors of cards, as those will scratch and damage the corners and edges of your cards, as they are too rough.
Hey, sorry, just saw your comment! Just send thicker cards in a thicker top loader. They’ll take that, don’t worry about a card saver for thicker cards. They’ll accept thick toploaders.
Well, it comes down to figuring out the value and the cost sometimes. If it costs you $40 to get 1 card graded (grading fee plus shipping fees, etc), but the card graded is currently valued at about $35, then maybe it doesn’t make sense. For me, I add in the fact that if it’s a classic card I want displayed, I don’t hate paying $40 for a card valued around that, because I want to display it with my other cards. Plus, the assumption on my end is - 15 years from now, my graded card’s value will be higher.
Hey, I have a grading question how do you send redemption cards in do you send them in still taped up in the top loader or cut the seal and send them like anything else? Like I would think that is safer to send it to get graded like how Topps sent it to me or is it better to keep it sealed & ungraded as a uncirculated redemption card?
I’m not positive on that one, but my suggestion is to send it in as you got it, like you said. Let them remove it. If they decline, then you know, but to try it the other way, taking it out first and sending it in, probably has more room for error.
The app is great, but only a 100 scan limit for free! Glad I came across your video. I'm a little confused about the payments, quick history, I have a 62 mantle #200 that PSA said they needed $500 to grade, I as you may imagine, almost shit my pants. And seeing the website on your page, seems prices are similar. Then again, This was back in 2018, so I took the card back, not graded because I felt like I was getting cheated and put back in the box and forgot about it. Well, I'm moving, and here's my collection that i've had for the most part of 30 years, nothing amazing, except this Mantle that I just don't know. If I submit at $250 the worst that happens is they ask for more money, I guess i'm hesitant due to the potential value. Just drink a few beers and send the card?
My philosophy is - if they ask for higher fees, that means more value than I expected for my card. If you plan to sell, you’ll make the grading fee money back easily. If you plan to hold, it’s a chunk of money to pay out, but you’ll have a much more valuable asset. Good news all around! Congrats on an awesome card!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ah man, well, I will tell you that SGC, in my experience, are friends of the consumer more than many of the other companies. Maybe they can fix your mistake if you email them?
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
I usually give the cards several good sprays of windex, then use paper towels to clean them really good before sending them to be graded. * just kidding! 😄😂 I've never sent cards in to be graded yet, but have bought many cards that were already graded. Will definitely use your advice here if I ever send cards to be graded by SGC. 😎
Lol I was hoping you weren't being serious.. maybe a nice bubble bath with you just to clean them up a bit... or take them for one last spin in the bike spokes before you put them in that pesky tuxedo!. In all seriousness the black Wenby colorblast will look pretty spiffy in a tux. Spurs being black and white, it should go perfectly with sgc slabs. Actually who the hell would want a Wemby card in a slab with red lettering?
@DavidGonos man, the amount that can change in 11 months... wild huh? I pulled some pretty good stuff of his myself. Too bad I'll be using it as toilet paper after he gets his lifetime ban. I'd say he will tear up the Japanese league for years to come though! Maybe those Japanese cards he will still be on. Who knows...
The rule of thumbs is to make as little work as possible for your grader. If your grader is forced to go through 20 to 100 cards and put them in the order on your submission form, #1 it's going to take far longer to get your cards graded, #2 and even worse, you are going to piss off your grader and you know what they outcome of that means! I have watched years of "Hot to submit" videos and i have 400 cards already wiped down with microfiber clothes, penny sleeved and placed in Card Saver 1 card protectors ready to submit. I live in Florida and I had plans to be in SGC's area last month, and I was going to personally drop them off, and have them shipped back to me, but the two hurricanes threw a wrench in "that" game plan! I said all that to simply say this, when it comes to prepping your cards for grading, it behooves you to be patient, take your time, only prep cards when you have enough time and not rushed, because the last thing you want to do is have about 5000 thousand cards you have backlogged to evaluate and submit. Plus, I but a ton of hobby boxes and I participate in about 15 breaks a month, so when I am ripping a new hobby box of cards, I have a new microfiber cloth, penny sleeves, top loaders and even Card Saver 1 protectors ready to go, so when I pull a hit, I immediately sleeve and top load it or If I know i am going to grade that card or those cards, I penny sleev them and place them directly into Card Saver 1 protectors, so the only thing i have to do when I am done ripping boxes is to decide between SGC or PSA. Trust me, doing all the work on the front-end makes it so much easier.
Hey David! I was thinking about sending my first sub in to SGC, can I pack multiple invoices within one shipment if I wanted to do some Series 1 and some vintage?
I believe you can, but it will be two separate charges to ship back to you. Soooooo I sent 2023 Topps order to SGC in one order, then non2023 Topps in another order to Boca Card Subs (Facebook group or website!) so I could get $19 per card prices.
Yes you can, as i correspond with SGC reps daily now, since i am about to submit 400 cards. They only ask that you properly separate your invoiced cards into their very own protected stacks. A close fiend pack each of his submissions in the same size box that was used in this video, but he packs three to six of those boxes in a larger box, with each invoice attached to their respective smaller box. He is a group submitter, so he send normal shipped items and expedited items and the orders come back 100% of the time under the choice of return shipment each smaller box stated.
@@stevenl4950 No worries, my man, I appreciate you watching and commenting! Congrats if you end up having a card that gets upcharged! That sounds like an awesome card!
Hi . I have about 26 1980 Hockey cards that I have already added to the sgc submission form. Since I'm in Canada they only have 1 option for mailing and that is "FedEx International Ground" .What I can't verify is,if that service has tracking. I assume it would be with tracking number provided. Also is our package insured? If not how do I go about sending it insured and tracked? Thank you!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
I have a lot of maybe 100 to 200 dollar cards I want 2 preserve ! I want 2 do like 20 cards at a time! This seems way 2 high in price !! What would be a cheaper route ???
Seriously though...use a small, thin piece of paper like a Post It Note or something to raise the card up when it's lying on a flat surface like that to where you can simply get your thumb and index finger on the card border, pick it up and never touch the surface at all or risk fumbling or damaging it.
@@DavidGonos Heyy appreciate the response! I'm actually checking out GMA grading right now lol. Im liking their gold trimmed slabs alot! Anyway have a great day there!
@@DavidGonos can i ask a question if you dont mind, if the declared value for the 20 cards is over $3,500 then is it $85 in total for the 5-10 business days or now $85 each card? Thank you!
They kinda fell off while SGC climbed up, I think mostly because they were kinda dark during the pandemic. Personally, I have a couple of their slabs, and I’m just not a fan of the look of their slabs. Plus, their “gem-mint” is 9.5, which people have decided they just don’t like n
Not sure that it’s a fact. It’s purely subjective. They’re priced what the market allows, and their value to any consumer, big money or small money, is in how much higher in value your cards might be graded. If that value doesn’t increase much, then don’t get it graded. If it greatly increases the value, then Joe Collector should get it graded for $20, and the value of their collection has increased.
Card Savers do the exact opposite of their name. Not a fan! No one will ever convince me that a Card Saver somehow performs better than a good ole' fashion Top Loader and Penny Sleeve method. ⚾Baseball is the best!
Don't bother please take my advice if your sending in vintage cards in EX/NM condition DO NOT EXPECT A Good GRADE.This company is very Inconsistent in grades they give to cards.They might throw you a bone out of the pile of cards you send but it's always been a loss for me
Not sure what you mean. I have a ton of SGC slabs, and I’ve graded mostly with SGC since 2021. I still buy all slabs tho, so all the slabs that I had before 2021 were PSA.
Only PSA and BGS allowed in my collection if you look on early pics on my gram you'll see a 2000 Score Scorecard #'d/2000 with fragile red borders. I put an SGC 8 next to a PSA 8 and the PSA made the SGC look like a 3 or 4. So much chipping on the SGC card, I decided to NEVER buy or submit with them. I would up getting a BGS 9 of the card. And I would never put my cards down on anything to grade, I don't care how clean the surface is. The wrong wipe can ruin your card. SGC does not get value like BGS or PSA so I won't waste my time and cards on them. I don't trust SGC due to my Brady research.
@@DavidGonos only because of what my eyes saw researching a major RC purchase. SGC has to be thoroughly examined for perfection for me to get it, crack it out and put it in a more respectable slab. But I doubt I'm even gonna do that. I have most the cards I want. If I see a low serialed numbered or SP+ card at a good price and immaculate condition in my eyes, then MAYBE I will.
Well, "this" post didn't age well! SGC is the clear #2 and BGS is barely holding on to the #3 spot as CGC is and will eventually take them over. Besides, the thumbnail clearly stated, "How To Submit Cards To SGC For Grading." not PSA! Why are you trolling? if you love PSA, then just submit to PSA!
SGC is the best grading company. When I buy a card graded by SGC I know I’m getting a accurate grade. Very consistent with there grades.
Very true, very true -- thanks CCC!
I've collected my whole life, never sent a card in to be graded, I've bought some graded cards before though. I finally decided I better catch up with the times and get some of my good ones graded since i heard they were doing that bowman 9 dollar deal. Well I've been sorting for about a month now and have close to 2000 In the possible grade pile with probably 200 bowman. I went to start putting them in the computer to submit to be graded a few days ago and looks like the deal has stopped? Man I thought I had until the end of this month? So I guess I'll skip the bowman for now and go right into some of my better cards, I have a jordan rookie in really good condition, I'd say probably a 9 it might actually go the distance though, centering is perfect, the edges and corners are flawless. Jeter topps gold, I've heard it's pretty hard to get a 10 in that card, I have 4 that I think has a good chance, perfect centering, only problem I could see was I scratched one pulling it out of the penny sleeve its been in since 93, trying to clean them. Does anyone have any recommendations on what i should send first? I have stuff like Dan Marini rookies, Joe Montana rookies, Jerry Rice rookies, Kobe rookies, lebron rookies, all the way up to a bunch of Wembys this year. I got lucky and pulled his black colorblast, a purple refractor and an Ausar auto (all in the same walmart blaster box) never had a blaster quiet like that one! So my questions is does anyone have any recommendations on where i should start? Should i start with the older ones or the newer ones? Does it cost more money the higher the price goes? Ive heard most grading companies charge extra if your card grades a 10? And my last question, Can you use a bubble mailer envelope instead of a box? Thanks, and sorry for the novel, just wanna make sure I'm doing this right.. lastly thanks for the video, I had probably 10 questions before watching this lol.
Start with older big name rookies. PSA charges based on value of grade so use them if selling, if keeping use SGC. Would you trust your longtime favorite cards not to get smashed in a bubble mailer? Use a protective box.
I agree with you 💯
@@brianeitel8431 So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC or PSA? What were the grades?
I am getting my first submission ready for SGC and found your video very helpful! Thank you so much!
Oh awesome, man, I’m really happy to hear that! Let me know how it goes, and feel free to ask any questions!
@@DavidGonos I definitely will!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
Thanks for this guide, I'm a long time collector but never sent a card for grading so this really came in handy. 👍
I appreciate that, glad to help!
i downloaded the app that i thought was mentioned in the video, and it didn't recognize a 1987 topps card, then it didn't recognize a topps look n see card, so i uninstalled it. could you please give the exact name of the app? thank you
@@festerespisito9356 Was it the Center Stage app? If not, there are some others, but that's the one I like to use on my iPhone. apps.apple.com/us/app/center-stage-sports-cards/id1577144149
Much needed video for myself! I will definitely keep you posted when I send in my first set! Thanks!
Sweet! Thanks, Saints!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
I enjoyed the George Costanza reference lol 😂
Haha thanks - I always try to slip them in there!
Thank you. Going to send in my first Graded Submission this week. this was very helpful!
Oh good! I’m glad it was helpful! Let us know how your grades do!
Thanks for the guide! Going to send in my first ever submission and this was very helpful!
This was a phenomenal video. I’m sending my first cards to SGC. So far it’s been nice with their website. Like you said, extremely easy. Thank you very much for the video.
Liked and Subscribed!!!
Oh awesome! That’s great to hear, thank you for watching, commenting and subscribing!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
Love these videos David. Just sent one in on Monday! It's great to help the community out if they have questions about this. Great job!
Thanks, Sammy -- what did you send in? Did you do a video on it yet? If so, drop the link in here!
@@DavidGonos Dave, they just received it yesterday and I will most definitely be doing a video on it.
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
Thanks for the tutorial, Dave! I've never submitted to SGC, so it was helpful. On a side note. I have to mention something kind of serious. You know how women can get post-partum depression? I'm beginning to get a little concerned that I may have Post-Packstravaganzapression. It started just a few days after Packstravaganza ended. However, my symptoms seem to be getting better. I've found watching other card videos like this one has been a helpful distraction and has gone a long way in easing the pain. I'll keep you posted, but I think I'm gonna be okay. Keep me in your prayers. Thanks, Dave.
Hahaha Strangely, my symptoms are a little different -- I now find my evenings have more time, my wife doesn't have to hear me say, "Packstravaganza" 1,000 times a day, and I now open packs of cards that I get to keep! hahahaha In all honesty, it really was a fun time -- and I'm super happy to know people like yourself enjoyed it, even if you weren't winning any of those cards. I will be doing giveaways all year, so I'm sure something is coming your way at some point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DavidGonos Well, it takes a great soul to put on such an event AND be willing to do it and similar events again. Even though I wasn't among the winners this time, it was good to just witness the enjoyment surrounding it and your benevolence. BTW, I finished my Yankees team set of 1955 Armour Coins! There are only 5 and rather inexpensive except for the Mantle(s). For people on a budget, these coins are a good way to pick up vintage HOFers on the cheap, plus it's an interesting issue with all the different colors - common colors and rare colors. Armour also made a set in 1959 and 1960. You might want to consider doing just a general video on these. There's a little bit of a learning curve on these with the colors, variations, and errors, but it's not too bad.
To cut the corner I just pop it with a finger flip like if I'm trying to flick someone's ear lobe. It splits the seam just enough to allow the card to slide right in safely.
Great tip! Thank you!
This is great, awesome information. I am preparing to make my first ever submission and this is very helpful. I am thinking about using Bocacardsubs though, per one of your previous videos. Seems like it may save a few bucks per card and they can prep them too. Planning to submit a Lemieux rookie, mazeroski rookie, several rookies from the 70's steelers and a few newer cards (Kaprizov young gun, caufield young gun and Boldy clear cut rookie). Really hoping to learn how well I evaluate a card and to put the ones I like in a display frame to be able to see them every day.
Thanks, Patrick! Bocacardsubs is awesome -- they're definitely SGC-friendly! You can do it cheaper there, for sure, it just adds a layer of someone else touching your cards, and two more trips (you ship to them, they take to SGC, they bring back from SGC, then they ship to you) as opposed to just two trips (you ship to SGC, they ship back to you). With all that said, Boca Cards is super communicative, which makes things nice. In a normal sub, you'll watch your order on SGC's page to see which stage it's in. Obviously, you can't do that with a third-party sub, but Boca Cards updates you on every step, and I'm pretty sure they dropped cards off one day, notified me, and then got them back either that day or the very next day, graded. They are SUPER fast, and my guess is, since they do so much business with SGC, they might get fast-tracked with their subs. Even if you go through SGC, though, they under-promise (5-10 calendar days) and over-deliver (less than 5 days I bet). I am excited to hear how your Lemieux rookie does! Here's the 36-graded-card display I buy off Amazon for $80 (on sale now for $75!) -- you can see these displays behind me in my videos. Comes assembled, and everything. They're great IMO -- link: amzn.to/3YvKwFG
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
@@sourcingsailor4987 yes, I used Bocacardsubs, they were great. I have used them since and would again. Grades came back as expected, all with SGC. The only one that was off by one was my Mario rookie, I got a 7, was hoping for 8. It was off center a little, so I wasnt sure how much they would ding me, but it was for my PC so all good.
Great instructional video David! Keep up the great work. I personally use a 130pt penny sleeve to ensure there's enough wiggle room. It also makes it easier for the grading companies to mitigate the risk of that fingernail pinch on top of the card when they take it out for processing.
Great suggestion!!! Oh man, I’m stealing that one!
@@DavidGonos Please do! Suggestion for a future video? What cards would be good for the specific card grading company?
@@aaronw636 Do you mean like sending your vintage to SGC is smarter,, cards you need better resale value but you don't mind the wait to PSA, and maybe fun/inexpensive PC stuff to HGA, or whatever?
Can the 130 pt penny sleeves fit nicely into the Card Saver 1 card protectors, or does it crumple on the sides?
@@sourcingsailor4987 130 penny sleeves fit perfectly fine. Card savers are much wider than toploaders.
another great video David
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the card identifying app! I never what parallel I have
Glad you found it helpful, Kevin!
Great info!! Love the insight!! Thanks for sharing your passion for collecting! #HappyHobby
Thrilled with turnaround time!
Absolutely - getting it back in two weeks is pretty amazing!
Is it not advised to send only 2 vintage cards? I have 2 Monte Irvin cards I want to display in my PC, I dont think I will ever sell em but just want them to be protected. Ive always collected raw
You can send just two, it’s just not as cost effective as sending more at once. But it’s just a couple dollars difference.
Questions. If you put let's say 300 on Declare value does that mean that's how much they will value your card? What if you don't know the value of it?
You just want to make a guess with your own guess of what the grade might be. It’s really just for insurance purposes, so if a shipment is lost, they know how to value it.
What about if you send a card on standard value ,said under 1,300 and the card ending been more value then that what happen them ?
That I’m not positive about. With PSA, they would email you to let you know that they’d have to upcharge you, or you’d have the option to not get it graded. I believe SGC would do the same.
Good video. I’m about to send in my 1st submission. So this was helpful. But quick question, I didn’t see a label to print out. It was just an invoice. So am I supposed to pay at the post office? What are they scanning to know I’ve paid already if there wasn’t a label to print out? Would love to know your answer. Thanx again
I’m so sorry to just now be getting back to you on this - you pay for your own shipping to send to them. So box it up and just take it to USPS, and they’ll put the label on. Thank you for watching and commenting!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
@@sourcingsailor4987 I did submit to SGC & got cards back I believe it was the following week. So turnaround time was good. Only thing that was nerve wrecking was when I sent out package. They don’t say that the package gets delivered to a PO Box they have & someone picks up the packages. So when I tracked it I thought it was delivered to the wrong address. But I emailed them when I thought it was at the wrong address & they gave me all that information and told me they have it. So in my experience with their customer service they were good at responding to my email pretty quickly. As far as the grading goes, I got back better grades then I thought I would on 2 of my cards. But TBH, the grading for me wasn’t really about trying to get 10s anyway. I love the look of the tuxedo slabs and wanted my cards that I had since I was a kid to be in those slabs with a grade to have as something to show of how it was maintained all these years. Not looking to sell these cards. These cards represent a timestamp in my life as a child and thought they would be awesome in these slabs to showcase. So overall I had a pretty good experience with the company & couldn’t be any happier with the end result. Good luck buddy. Thanx for the reply. Hope the answer helps you out. Take care
Good stuff! I like your humor and im subscribing
Oh man, thank you very much! Welcome!
for older european trade cards such as liebig that are a bit too tall for card saver 1s, is it ok to put it in an oversized sleeve and then into an ovesized card saver? i have card savers and sleeves designed to hold postcards.
Yes that should be fine. Just like if you have a thick card, they’ll except it in a thick toploader, so you should be fine. Sounds like some cool cards you got there!
@@DavidGonos thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
yeah, liebig cards came in sets of 6 themed cards. i have several from late 1800s and several from 1930s to send in. lincoln, napoleon, joan of arc, etc. they are a bit too tall to fit into a cardsaver 1 but not so big that there is an upcharge because of the size. i've never submitted to sgc, and the last thing i wanted to do was make the person who decides the grade to be pissy because of something i did or didn't do correctly, lol. have a great day!
@@festerespisito9356 Understood, my man, let me know how it all turns out! Sounds like you collect some pretty awesome cards!
Yeah gloves or a second micro fiber cloth and use the paper to lift the card . Good stuff . Gl on your grades
Two micro-fiber cloths! That's a great idea -- thank you, Adam's CC!
Great video thanks!
Thanks, Christopher! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
David Thanks for the video, have wanted to submit some cards for grading but was unsure now I know how. Why don't you take pictures of your cards before you pack them, i have a feeling that with expensive cards there might be a switch and bait with a grading company, does this happen?
That’s a very good point - I should’ve mentioned that! Either video your cards as you package them, showing fronts and backs, or just take many pictures. The grading companies aren’t known to do the old switcheroo, but it’s definitely possible, so why not be careful. Also, the cards could be accidentally damaged, and you’d have proof of their condition before sending them in.
I'm 53 years old and have been collecting since the late 70's, well, realistic, I started collecting in the 80's, because in the 70's I bought packs of cards repeatedly to use in the spokes of my bike tires, just to hear that beautiful that lasted no more than a few minutes to an hour, that's why I repeatedly purchased packs back then. In the beginning, I stored my cards in sleeves and a binder, but here in Florida, your hand and arm would sweat carrying that heavy binder around, so that's when i started penny sleeving and top loading my cards and have been for more than 40 years.
I stated all that to say this, I didn't literally here about grading until around 2007 and being an old school collector, just like the card shop owners I blew it off as a fad and never even considered getting my cards graded until 2020, during the pandemic, but everything was shut down, so i literally have thousands of cards, with a few hundred that are grade worthy, probably more than that, because i treat my cards like newborn babies, the only issue is centering and all. I have cards for my personal collection and I have cards I want to get graded to flip and invest back into the hobby, and to be honest, I wanted to go with PSA, but during the pandemic people were complaining that they had card submissions that were taking a year and even today, Thursday, October 17, 2024, every card shop within three hours of me, from Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Panama City Beach, Florida and Dothan, Alabama are saying PSA is taking 2.5 to 3 months for returns, and even though SGC has beautiful slabs that I will use for my PC, their cards don't give you anywhere near the ROI(return on investment) as PSA.
I have never had a card personally graded, but I have purchased about 80 PSA, SGC, CGC, even GMA graded cards. I may be over-thinking it and all, but I have heard all the horror stories, like grading companies switching cards, which is why my first 20 card SGC or PSA submission will be all "numbered" cards, which makes it far more difficult to steal and switch, because of the numbering.
Do they mind top loaders for thicker cards? Card savers dont really work for those.
They do not mind, definitely send thicker cards inside thicker top loaders.
what kind of cloth are you using to wipe the cards?
It’s a microfiber cloth. When you buy eyeglasses, you usually get one free, but but you can find them anywhere they sell glasses.
be careful,and be certain to purchase microfiber "cloths," klie at eyeglass centers, not microfiber "towels" used for cleaing or polishing exteriors of cards, as those will scratch and damage the corners and edges of your cards, as they are too rough.
THANK YOU! TO BAD I DIDN'T SEE THIS LAST YEAR!!
Oh man, how did your submission go? Thank you for watching and commenting!
If you are submitting a thicker say 100pt card for grading what do you use in place of the card saver?
Hey, sorry, just saw your comment! Just send thicker cards in a thicker top loader. They’ll take that, don’t worry about a card saver for thicker cards. They’ll accept thick toploaders.
Question, do I need to submit a card in a card saver 1 with SGC or can I use a toploader
You should send cards in card savers, absolutely. Only send thick cards in a top loader.
Any suggestions on what app to use for Android centerstage is for IOS only.
Ah man, I’m not real sure on that one, sorry about that.
How do you decide what cards to send in and what ones to just hold onto?
Well, it comes down to figuring out the value and the cost sometimes. If it costs you $40 to get 1 card graded (grading fee plus shipping fees, etc), but the card graded is currently valued at about $35, then maybe it doesn’t make sense. For me, I add in the fact that if it’s a classic card I want displayed, I don’t hate paying $40 for a card valued around that, because I want to display it with my other cards. Plus, the assumption on my end is - 15 years from now, my graded card’s value will be higher.
Hey, I have a grading question how do you send redemption cards in do you send them in still taped up in the top loader or cut the seal and send them like anything else? Like I would think that is safer to send it to get graded like how Topps sent it to me or is it better to keep it sealed & ungraded as a uncirculated redemption card?
I’m not positive on that one, but my suggestion is to send it in as you got it, like you said. Let them remove it. If they decline, then you know, but to try it the other way, taking it out first and sending it in, probably has more room for error.
@@DavidGonos thank you!
The app is great, but only a 100 scan limit for free! Glad I came across your video. I'm a little confused about the payments, quick history, I have a 62 mantle #200 that PSA said they needed $500 to grade, I as you may imagine, almost shit my pants. And seeing the website on your page, seems prices are similar. Then again, This was back in 2018, so I took the card back, not graded because I felt like I was getting cheated and put back in the box and forgot about it. Well, I'm moving, and here's my collection that i've had for the most part of 30 years, nothing amazing, except this Mantle that I just don't know. If I submit at $250 the worst that happens is they ask for more money, I guess i'm hesitant due to the potential value. Just drink a few beers and send the card?
My philosophy is - if they ask for higher fees, that means more value than I expected for my card. If you plan to sell, you’ll make the grading fee money back easily. If you plan to hold, it’s a chunk of money to pay out, but you’ll have a much more valuable asset. Good news all around! Congrats on an awesome card!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DavidGonos I guess that's what threw me off, I didn't expect it to be of a higher value. Thank you for the reply.
should have watched this before I setup my first grading just moments ago. Caught a mistake I made in the submission but I think (hope) it'll be okay.
Ah man, well, I will tell you that SGC, in my experience, are friends of the consumer more than many of the other companies. Maybe they can fix your mistake if you email them?
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
I usually give the cards several good sprays of windex, then use paper towels to clean them really good before sending them to be graded.
* just kidding! 😄😂
I've never sent cards in to be graded yet, but have bought many cards that were already graded.
Will definitely use your advice here if I ever send cards to be graded by SGC. 😎
Thanks, Spicy! You pulled some great cards in Packstravaganza that could get graded, especially that awesome 2022 Topps Chrome Cosmic Wander Franco!
Lol I was hoping you weren't being serious.. maybe a nice bubble bath with you just to clean them up a bit... or take them for one last spin in the bike spokes before you put them in that pesky tuxedo!. In all seriousness the black
Wenby colorblast will look pretty spiffy in a tux. Spurs being black and white, it should go perfectly with sgc slabs. Actually who the hell would want a Wemby card in a slab with red lettering?
@DavidGonos man, the amount that can change in 11 months... wild huh? I pulled some pretty good stuff of his myself. Too bad I'll be using it as toilet paper after he gets his lifetime ban. I'd say he will tear up the Japanese league for years to come though! Maybe those Japanese cards he will still be on. Who knows...
Do you stack the cards in the same order you list them on the submission form?
Yes, that’s the way you should send them in, by the order on the entry form.
The rule of thumbs is to make as little work as possible for your grader. If your grader is forced to go through 20 to 100 cards and put them in the order on your submission form, #1 it's going to take far longer to get your cards graded, #2 and even worse, you are going to piss off your grader and you know what they outcome of that means! I have watched years of "Hot to submit" videos and i have 400 cards already wiped down with microfiber clothes, penny sleeved and placed in Card Saver 1 card protectors ready to submit. I live in Florida and I had plans to be in SGC's area last month, and I was going to personally drop them off, and have them shipped back to me, but the two hurricanes threw a wrench in "that" game plan!
I said all that to simply say this, when it comes to prepping your cards for grading, it behooves you to be patient, take your time, only prep cards when you have enough time and not rushed, because the last thing you want to do is have about 5000 thousand cards you have backlogged to evaluate and submit.
Plus, I but a ton of hobby boxes and I participate in about 15 breaks a month, so when I am ripping a new hobby box of cards, I have a new microfiber cloth, penny sleeves, top loaders and even Card Saver 1 protectors ready to go, so when I pull a hit, I immediately sleeve and top load it or If I know i am going to grade that card or those cards, I penny sleev them and place them directly into Card Saver 1 protectors, so the only thing i have to do when I am done ripping boxes is to decide between SGC or PSA. Trust me, doing all the work on the front-end makes it so much easier.
how did you get the packing label im trying to submit my first cards
My packing label to ship to them? I use www.pirateship.com/ for my shipping, and I just print it on my printer, and tape it to my box to ship to them.
@@DavidGonos ok thanks
Hey David! I was thinking about sending my first sub in to SGC, can I pack multiple invoices within one shipment if I wanted to do some Series 1 and some vintage?
I believe you can, but it will be two separate charges to ship back to you. Soooooo I sent 2023 Topps order to SGC in one order, then non2023 Topps in another order to Boca Card Subs (Facebook group or website!) so I could get $19 per card prices.
Yes you can, as i correspond with SGC reps daily now, since i am about to submit 400 cards. They only ask that you properly separate your invoiced cards into their very own protected stacks. A close fiend pack each of his submissions in the same size box that was used in this video, but he packs three to six of those boxes in a larger box, with each invoice attached to their respective smaller box.
He is a group submitter, so he send normal shipped items and expedited items and the orders come back 100% of the time under the choice of return shipment each smaller box stated.
Quick question does sgc up charge if the card is a higher grade
It hasn’t happened to me yet, but it appears if your card’s value ends up being above $1,500, then they will up charge you.
@@DavidGonosthank you I’m new to this I got a few cards but I don’t know much
@@stevenl4950 No worries, my man, I appreciate you watching and commenting! Congrats if you end up having a card that gets upcharged! That sounds like an awesome card!
Hi . I have about 26 1980 Hockey cards that I have already added to the sgc submission form. Since I'm in Canada they only have 1 option for mailing and that is "FedEx International Ground" .What I can't verify is,if that service has tracking. I assume it would be with tracking number provided. Also is our package insured? If not how do I go about sending it insured and tracked? Thank you!
Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for you on that one. I’d email their customer service and see what they say. Just explain it out real well.
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
I'm about to send in 25 of my best cards to them!
Oh wow! That’s awesome man, what are some of the cards? Let us know how you do!
@DavidGonos I posted the video on my channel a few days ago. I can't wait to do a blind reveal!! Many Mantles :)
@@ObsessedCollectoroh sweet! I’ll check it out!
So, what happened? Did you submit your cards to SGC, PSA or another grader? If so, how was your overall experience? What were the grades? Were you happy with your grades? Also, if you obtained a less than desirable grade, was it because you didn't properly evaluate and/or properly wipe down the card(s) you submitted with a microfiber cloth or was the grader at SGC, PSA or another grader nit picking, having a bad day or what? Last question: Will you use them again or not grade again, ever?
@@sourcingsailor4987 Yes, I did a follow up vid. Even got a 7 on one card!!
Do you have to use a card saver instead of a regular top loader?
Yessir, unless it's for a thick card. Otherwise, it needs to be in a Card Saver for pretty much all grading companies I know of.
Do you have a promo code for SGC
I do not unfortunately
The total value is after or before the card is graded?
It would be a guesstimate of the value after grading because it’s for insurance on them shipping it back to you (post grading).
But how do u know the value if you don't know the grade ?
Does SGC authentic autographed cards?
Only if they came auto’d from the manufacturer. Not if you got them in person.
Thank for your help. I am sending it a card the my dad got when he was a kid in a candy bar. 1928 Barbie Ruth. Value ?
Depends on the condition, but it sounds pretty good! Check out prices on eBay for similar items.
I have a lot of maybe 100 to 200 dollar cards I want 2 preserve ! I want 2 do like 20 cards at a time! This seems way 2 high in price !! What would be a cheaper route ???
You could do a bulk submission with Boca Card Subs, but you’re still looking at like $18 each. Or CSG for $15 each.
You could do a bulk submission with Boca Card Subs, but you’re still looking at like $18 each. Or CSG for $15 each.
@@DavidGonos Thanks for the insight ! Appreciate you!!
im submitting a hank aaron #128 rookie card here shortly.. really hoping for a 6 or 7
Oh wow, that’s pretty awesome! Let us know what you get!
Thanks for information
Why can't I find out the minimum number of cards i can submit to sgc for grading
Good question! There are no minimums. You can send just one if you want.
Precut sleeves from cardshellz
Thanks for the tip!
3:00 - 3:12 should be on a highlight reel.
Thanks
Seriously though...use a small, thin piece of paper like a Post It Note or something to raise the card up when it's lying on a flat surface like that to where you can simply get your thumb and index finger on the card border, pick it up and never touch the surface at all or risk fumbling or damaging it.
Sounds good
@@DavidGonos Work good
the declared value part is kind of frustrating for me, it's actually a turn off
Understood, but just understand that it’s for insurance purposes only
@@DavidGonos Heyy appreciate the response! I'm actually checking out GMA grading right now lol. Im liking their gold trimmed slabs alot! Anyway have a great day there!
@@DavidGonos can i ask a question if you dont mind, if the declared value for the 20 cards is over $3,500 then is it $85 in total for the 5-10 business days or now $85 each card? Thank you!
@@ElectrikNYCfunK I really don’t know, you’d have to start an order and see how it adds up.
@@ElectrikNYCfunK I’m not sure where the $85 came from. What was $85?
Why don’t people use BGS more
They kinda fell off while SGC climbed up, I think mostly because they were kinda dark during the pandemic. Personally, I have a couple of their slabs, and I’m just not a fan of the look of their slabs. Plus, their “gem-mint” is 9.5, which people have decided they just don’t like n
Thanks
Telly Highway
Braun Gardens
Pardon?
All grading companies are priced too high for the regular Joe collectors. That's a fact.
Not sure that it’s a fact. It’s purely subjective. They’re priced what the market allows, and their value to any consumer, big money or small money, is in how much higher in value your cards might be graded. If that value doesn’t increase much, then don’t get it graded. If it greatly increases the value, then Joe Collector should get it graded for $20, and the value of their collection has increased.
The amount the card goes up with a good grade is wild. Well if the pop report is in your favor and all.
Zechariah Orchard
Nah
If you cut the corner it does the same thing but it will never hit the corner
That works, too!
O'Reilly Union
I’m not sure what you’re trying to tell me.
Card Savers do the exact opposite of their name.
Not a fan!
No one will ever convince me that a Card Saver somehow performs better than a good ole' fashion Top Loader and Penny Sleeve method.
⚾Baseball is the best!
Thanks for watching and commenting
Don't bother please take my advice if your sending in vintage cards in EX/NM condition DO NOT EXPECT A Good GRADE.This company is very Inconsistent in grades they give to cards.They might throw you a bone out of the pile of cards you send but it's always been a loss for me
Yet his pc has nothing but psa slabs 😂. I love sgc and what they're doing for the hobby!
Not sure what you mean. I have a ton of SGC slabs, and I’ve graded mostly with SGC since 2021. I still buy all slabs tho, so all the slabs that I had before 2021 were PSA.
More chance ruining the edges the way you re doing it
Not really, but thanks for watching!
Only PSA and BGS allowed in my collection if you look on early pics on my gram you'll see a 2000 Score Scorecard #'d/2000 with fragile red borders. I put an SGC 8 next to a PSA 8 and the PSA made the SGC look like a 3 or 4. So much chipping on the SGC card, I decided to NEVER buy or submit with them. I would up getting a BGS 9 of the card. And I would never put my cards down on anything to grade, I don't care how clean the surface is. The wrong wipe can ruin your card.
SGC does not get value like BGS or PSA so I won't waste my time and cards on them. I don't trust SGC due to my Brady research.
Not a fan, eh?
@@DavidGonos only because of what my eyes saw researching a major RC purchase. SGC has to be thoroughly examined for perfection for me to get it, crack it out and put it in a more respectable slab. But I doubt I'm even gonna do that. I have most the cards I want. If I see a low serialed numbered or SP+ card at a good price and immaculate condition in my eyes, then MAYBE I will.
Well, "this" post didn't age well! SGC is the clear #2 and BGS is barely holding on to the #3 spot as CGC is and will eventually take them over.
Besides, the thumbnail clearly stated, "How To Submit Cards To SGC For Grading." not PSA! Why are you trolling? if you love PSA, then just submit to PSA!
just use cardboard. why send a perfectly good card?
Huh?
Please put down the weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!