Grading My Cards With A Professional Grader-CGC Grading
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2023
- CGC is one of the top 4 grading companies in the sports card world. In this video I sit down with CGC head grader, Andy Broome. Andy and I grade these cards together as I predict my own grades. Andy also answers my questions on CGC's grading policies, and much more!
This is awesome. Questions I have had for a long time and it was great to hear a grader's answers! Can't wait for part 2.
Thanks Matt! It was a lot of fun sitting down with Andy since he is so willing to share his thoughts and is extremely knowledgeable. Part 2 will be here soon. Thanks for watching!
This was a great video! Thanks so much for your time doing it!
This was a great watch….lots of questions answered. Looking forward to part 2. Thank you very much!
Great video Scott, very informative. Appreciate you asking questions we’ve all wondered, but never been able to get clear answers.
Hi Scott, thanks for the video. Some great questions and answers and I learned something too.
Been looking into submitting some cards for grading so this was a lot of help!
Good questions and information!
Awesome video Scott. I love how informative it is. I never knew how the grading process worked until now.
One of the best videos you've put out Scottie, great job, very informative
Awesome video
I love it! One the best content videos I have seen!
Awesome as always my friend
great information. great video
Great video & tips on grading
I always liked CGC/CSG, nice video.
Thanks Scottie. Really good video and great question and answer with a high level expert. Big fan of CGC, very consistent grading and the best crystal clear slab in the business.
Dude Scott, love your videos. Love Spit Ballin Cards. Keep it up dawg.
Scott is the best! And thanks for checking out Spitballin' too -- it's a blast to do. - Jeff
Very cool video Scottie, really enjoyed the content!
I need to come back to this video because flat out - their green label cards - toughest grades out there. Bought a bunch of 9.5s at super low prices and they all gemmed at PSA.
I’m with you…I liked the green labels and strict grading. Not to mention subgrade options to really service the whole hobby.
I hunt those for my own PC and love getting them on the cheap.
You got a 10 with a print line and he just held it in his hand without looking under the glass. I hope all my cards get this grading level.
It's easier to grade Pokémon card than sports cards.
Don’t send your cards there. 😂😂😂 they will never sell for profit.
Guy what do you think he’s going to say ? You think he’s going to be extra strict and tight with his grade when he’s on the channel to promote the company he grades for and wants to get you to send your cards to be graded at ..
Awesome video Scottie! 🫡
Great questions. I had so many of the same ones myself
Thanks Kirk, I appreciate it! It was fun chatting with Andy. I have always had these grading questions and never knew who to ask prior. Stay tuned for part 2. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Lots of great info here. Can’t believe he was telling you grades without using magnification! And no caveats!mention of it? I know most companies use heavy light and magnification when grading. Sure would be easier to get scratches past them without it though!
He also didn’t use any ruler or centering tools. I love the CGC cases but these methods seem old school. AI will be the future as it gets better but even now this eye test seems suspect.
Seems a top bloke. Should be working at PSA. Their graders seem to be inexperienced.
Blessup Scottie, dopenes with having the CGC grading VP. ....Im a newbie with this grading stuff but I think im ready to send in my first batch of cards
and I actually signed up with CGC for $25 tier...the only reason why is Ive had just got back in my hands was 2 binders from the 90's when I use to collect
and I wanted to send in some kobe rookies, iverson rookies, MJ inserts and its amazing how there are in great shape...but im going with CGC....yea PSA it top tier for most but
I cant wait half a year just to get them back....anything could happen between that time line...but im not doing it for a quick sell...these cards was opened from $1-$2pks and a few boxes ive bought for my bdays so its Nostalgic
My first question is why PSA to CGC??
Happy Thanksgiving SB!
Thank you Simon, Happy Thanksgiving to you too! Thanks for always watching!
a pleasure watching a class act......@@scottiebcards2354
Great vid Scottie!! Good questions, Andy is like a machine but I like CGC cause they stay strict to their scale its really specific you can read the scale n pregrade really accurate..Sending more cards to them next week.. I got a card thats super clean n centered but a significant deep scratch on the back probably someone hit it wit a utility knife when opening a box I wander how bad ill get hit for it?
Great video Scottie! Do the graders not look at the cards under magnification? Do they not use any type of centering tool to check the centering? These are tools that I use to prescreen my cards before sending them in for grading and I assumed were used by graders when looking over cards.
I can grade my cards to
scottie one bone to pick with you just because someone does something for a long period of time does not automatically qualify them as being an expert or great at what they are doing last time i checked there arent diplomas handed out nor an accreditation process for someone becoming a grader of cards
Do they have people in house that clean Card's, before get them approved for a grade???? Or can you just tell them if it's gonna get a certain grade, just don't slab it?? I was waiting on some hard questions 😮
Too bad, every grader is different.
Need a more accurate way. People will always have there own opinion... Still a cool video ❤
I jumped ship on CGC when they discontinued subgrade options for its customers.
Why would anyone want to get the same service from a product in the end is worth less than if sent to the other competitor with more liquidity potential?
I've got a couple of Jersey/Auto cards, when you submit the thicker ones do you still use Card Saver II's ?
I know people that wax all of their chrome cards and have NEVER had one returned altered. If you know what you are doing, it can greatly enhance the surface. I’m too chicken to try it.
What do they use to wax the card?
@@FastYouth1313-Kardz Meguiar’s car wax and Kurt’s card cleaning. I’ve watched them do it a few times using both products in conjunction and it sure as heck makes the cards pop and covers or lessons some scratches. Never seen a card come back as altered
@@FastYouth1313-Kardz - I use automotive spray wax and a super soft microfiber towel. It's literally like waxing your car. It gives the card a super shine and smooth surface instead of that sticky surface. I practiced on base cards many times. Just don't get any wax on the edges.
Is that a G-shock watch Scott?
You would think they would at least whip out a magnifier.
CGC is the top grader for comic books so I would imagine they are reputable/reliable for cards as well. Turns out they are cheaper and faster turn-around than PSA.
And worth half the value. Comics yes cards no.🤦♂️
Great video and wonderful insights into the “mystery of grading”. Do PSA next! “This one’s a 6 because I’m in a bad mood” 😂
most likely your getting a 6 cause the grader has the same card in a gem and dont wanna ruin his pop count, psa too many employees to keep track of with a million cards a month that shit def goes on...
Do you grade your Pokemon with CGC?
Entertaining video! Andy is an engaging person and should consider stepping in front of the camera and start a TH-cam channel!
This is a really cool idea for a video. Well done.
Thanks Dustin, I appreciate it!!
ohhh... u shaved the stache.... was diggin it...
This video was recorded a few months ago before the stache started. Unfortunately, the stache IS gone now. My wife was not a fan 😞. Thanks for watching!
@scottiebcards2354 haha. Yea. I know how that goes. I get the opposite tho. If I shave, my gf gets upset. I'm a guy with little chin. Lmao
I like how you wore a hat for the entire tour inside the building.
What if I told you that I am wearing that exact same Rockies hat right now sitting in my office as I am writing this response? 🤯
@@scottiebcards2354 your office your rules but if I was a guest doing a tour of a business I’d probably have made a different choice.
Cleaning with a microfiber is "more" allowed??? I think you mean 100% allowed.
Yes! Noticed that line, too. Right before he goes on to use a microfiber on Scott’s card! 🤣
@@Blabbin_Bout_Slabbin - Andy himself admitted that they like to touch the surface of the card for some odd reason and if any fingerprints happen, they simply scratch the shit out of the surface with microfiber cloth. Yeah like it's that freakin easy removing greasy fingerprints on a card that should have never been there in the first place. Sorry but I'm not sending CGC anything after learning that. I never ever touch the surface of any of my cards....only gently handle them by the edges.
Scottie is 28 waaaat
I turn 29 in January 😉
Bahahaha
It's not a Guardians uniform at that time. Let's not rewrite history when it's staring us right in the face.
Cool vid though. Answers lots of questions
It’s a 10, Andy. IT’S A 10 😡
You couldn't see it Jay, but I was kicking Andy every time he didn't give me a 10 under the table 😂. Thanks for watching!!
Love your content. But just NO to that thumbnail. Looks like something that gremlin cardcollector2 would do.
To bad they dont have any value
Don’t send to PSA you will be very disappointed 👍
That describes PSA well. You won’t be disappointed because of their strict grading and grading scale but you will be disappointed by PSAs inconsistent, crap grading. Card community loves it though. I keep watching video after video of people getting damaged cards back from PSA or head scratching grades but they just send PSA another 100 cards. PSA is a joke and the trading card community is the punchline.
@@jasonfuller2734 - 100% agree. I've heard enough horror stories to not send them anything. Why they're at the top spot in terms of value I'll never know.
im unable to get any cards to grade ... im out over 6000 usd in the last 6 months .. lost over 6k with nothign to show for it ..
If you are opening product, I would recommend buying singles since it is a much safer route. Opening product is a lot like gambling. It is fine to do with disposable income, but you need to go into it expecting a loss. Hopefully this helps!
dont rip wax!!! waste of money 6K you coulda bought some incredible cards