I just started collecting Pokemon last week, and I picked up two graded cards so far: Shadowless Zard, and also a Retrospective Mimikyu. No favorite between the two as I love my children equally.
Don't have any graded cards, but been putting aside my rare cards that look clean with good centering. Definitely needed an updated video like this. Thanks
Working on getting enough hits to grade. Congrats on your slabs, this video was executed perfectly. I have a masterball hitmonlee, I was not sure if it was worth grading or not.
Im in between two worlds raw or to grade. Definitely worth grade the higher priced card if they are worthy of a 10. The older cards are even harder to find/pull one worthy of a 10.
My favorite graded is Lugia Lost Thunder Hyper rare my first grades card! And Charizard alt art from Brilliant Stars (English 10 and Japanese 10 & 9)⭐️ I have em both.
ive been thinking about sending some as well, but probably going to send some with a buddy to save some cost. but ive heard lots of different things. great info though, love the video! cant wait for my charizard to get graded
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I want to send in some cards for grading sometime! It would be helpful if at the end when you showed the profit if you could put what grade the card got for reference. I was super scared if I sent in my pack fresh cards I would get a lot of 7 or 8s but now I feel a little more confident sending them in. Did you clean the cards before sending them in or what did you do anything to prepare the cards for grading? Thanks so much for your content…I’m loving it!
I don’t think many pack fresh cards will grade below a 9. The occasional 8, and unless it’s damaged, I think that’d be the line. As for prep, psa tells you what to do in a video. I didn’t clean the cards, just put them in a semi rigid card saver and stack them together in the right order. It’s not a hard process
Don't have any graded cards but if I did, I would hope for a graded Lugia V from Silver Tempest or a Giratina V from Lost Origins. Love the artwork on those two
Well if you wer expecting nothing less than a 10 on giratina, then that really sux. But I'm sure your not to upset with all the 10s u got on the other sick ass cards. Great video. Your awesome for breaking it down in the end. I really want to grade but I'm trying to get a 20 card stack to get better deal. Definitely have to do another video next time you grade.
Yea forsure. It’s fun content to reveal grades. And not upset at all with the return - just the giratina is the only one that I actually really really wanted for my collection as a psa 10
Sorry again. My son's 7 year old friend has the giratina card and they didn't even know how rare it was. I told them to "PUT IT IN A SAFE" lol. BIG question? Did u sign up for the membership with PSA???
If you’re going to send cards for grading people please Grade them yourself as rough as possible because @ PSA they don’t care if was your first sub they’re brutal! Buy a Centering Tool use 60/40 use & Check surface condition!! So many ppl forget to do it and that’s the difference between a 9 & a 10. I’m sure everyone is checking for crisp edges. GOOD Video Colin don’t forget to mention it’s a RACE & First always WINS more.
Ive got a ninetails legendary collection reverse holo, the one with the fireworks kind of holo, that I want to grade but its been with me for decades so I think it wont grade well at all. Its the only card i thought about grading.
I won a PSA 10 Diagal V from Astral Radiance, but cant what to grade my 1st, 2nd series cards plus my Giratina VStar Gold. However I heard PSA likes to not give a 10 to keep market prices high which is shady. Plus you pay insurance, which they dont tell you.
They still charge per card. You just have to declare the max value of your card. And different tiers of grading apply if you are grading a really expensive card
I just like to make sure people have proper expectations. This is fantastic video, but people just be careful. That $2400 profit isn’t profit until sold.. and those sold prices aren’t guaranteed either. In addition to that, to sell those cards you basically take 15-20% off that amount just for fees/shipping/taxes. In addition to this he fronted 2K+ (or at least needed to make sure it was available), took 3+ months to get, and now he has to list and sell all those cards, which could take months as well, and if he’s not willing to play the race to the bottom he either has to hold those cards for a real long time or be willing to take less than projected. I’m not saying this isn’t a good method or that anything in this video was inaccurate or misleading, you can only fit so much in a video.. just making sure new people in the game understand the risks and capital tied up in grading/reselling
Yep good take. I never said it was cheap. And definitely takes time. Tho, I’ve already sold lots of them through Facebook. If you’re willing to work it, it’s not too hard to find buyers. But again, you’re absolutely right because there’s costs associated with it and time.
What is the best to select for the tier. I know the options say if the card is over a estimated value it cost more. Or do i just submit them as the basic option and pray it isn't damaged or poorly graded.
I've heard mixed reports on this. Don't have a ton of experience, but I have sent a few cards in that are worth more than the cap of TCG Bulk, and they still graded fine. I've heard PSA will just upcharge you tho if you send in at the wrong tier
@ThePokeOffice Thank you! Its almost overwhelming at first, im going to be sending an a bulk order so thank you for your help and the content you provide!!
@@tylerspooner4061 np. You can also submit multiple submissions in the same shipment, so it's kind of up to you. Different people say different things on UA-cam and Reddit and such, but I usually try and mostly go by the guidelines from PSA
@@ThePokeOffice base set Zard, yes I got lucky that my mom and dad kept all cards safe while I was growing up haha. But the reason I liked this video so much is that I’ve always debated about getting my cards graded. Personally I’m more interested in getting cards graded and then flipping them rather than keeping the graded cards for myself. I liked your examples of cards that turned a 100% + returns if you got PSA 10 and flipped them. Might be a good video 👍. I think it was Candice trainer that surprised you. Surprised me too. Appreciate it!
Umbreon V, because I'm heavily biased Moltres V, the contrast is so good Rayquaza V, love the scenary Espeon V, Eevee bias but the sleepy look is made cute Glaceon V, again, Eevee bias
@@ThePokeOffice what if the market completely crashes and you still own the cards? Then you can't sell anything for profit. Especially since it's currently a declining bear market. You have to be careful using certain terms, especially on the internet when people watch your videos and listen to you. You should just say "now the graded value of this card is around ...." instead of "I made $100 profit". I know you understand what I'm saying and I understand you, but you are an influencer that deals with investing.
I just started collecting Pokemon last week, and I picked up two graded cards so far: Shadowless Zard, and also a Retrospective Mimikyu. No favorite between the two as I love my children equally.
Don't have any graded cards, but been putting aside my rare cards that look clean with good centering. Definitely needed an updated video like this. Thanks
For sure!
Excellent return!!! Congrats! I only have one card graded so far but have several that I want to send out.
Have two of the Charizard SIR from 151 JP… they both look pristine, so I was considering grading them.
Timely vid, Office!
Buzzing for you mate! The Galarian Moltres is my favourite card! Smashes it as per!
Yea such a nice card! Definitely wish I got a PSA 10 on that one!
I only have 1 PSA card - the moon kitty! Congratulations on your returns! Some beautiful cards in there!
If you’re only going to have one, then that’s the modern one to have!!!
Favorite graded card, my childhood base set unlimited holo Mewtwo, PSA 5 lol still love it!
Working on getting enough hits to grade. Congrats on your slabs, this video was executed perfectly. I have a masterball hitmonlee, I was not sure if it was worth grading or not.
I personally think all masterball cards are worth grading if they have a chance at a 10. I think they’re going to be very collectible
Do not have a card graded yet, but I would send the SIR from the 151, especially the Blastoise, love that card.
Nice video! Sorry about the tina and rayquaza, but congrats on the others!
I want to get some cards graded but haven't done any before. I'd probably go with PSA for the value of selling them in the future
I like the look of PSA the best too
Informative vid as always, waiting on a Blaine’s Arcanine card I sent in. Hoping to get a 9 or 10!
Im in between two worlds raw or to grade. Definitely worth grade the higher priced card if they are worthy of a 10. The older cards are even harder to find/pull one worthy of a 10.
Awesome video 📹 I've got a stack of 32 cards I'm sending in. Hopefully I get as many 10s as you did.
Fingers crossed!
OMG! OMG! OMG! A PSA 10 Magicarp. Congratulations!!!! I'm sooooooooooooooo jealous. 🤩🤩🤩
Yea that one is a BEAUTY
That was an awesome video!!! Awesome grades man. Big profit for sure.
Thanks a bunch!
My current favourite one is the Moltres,zap dos and Articuno stained glass promo. It’s a unique design that you don’t see much around
Planning to send my first batch ever for grading soon. Congrats on the grades!
Good luck! And thank you!
My favorite graded is Lugia Lost Thunder Hyper rare my first grades card! And Charizard alt art from Brilliant Stars (English 10 and Japanese 10 & 9)⭐️ I have em both.
Nice grades!!! Also 💔 for the giratina
Very cool! A lot of solid grades - the Giritina is such a nice card, looks like you got robbed there
I think so too! But maybe I missed something
Wow, congrats on these amazing grades!
Thanks so much!
Just purchased the alt art Lugia psa 10, so hyped.
ive been thinking about sending some as well, but probably going to send some with a buddy to save some cost. but ive heard lots of different things. great info though, love the video! cant wait for my charizard to get graded
Sending in with a friend or going through someone who does it all the time is a great way to go
Got the glass birds promo from hidden fates etb in PSA 10 love that card!
Great returns, too bad for that giratina v tho but chin up😊
Congrats on all those 10s! Need that Magikarp ✨
Yes you do
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I want to send in some cards for grading sometime! It would be helpful if at the end when you showed the profit if you could put what grade the card got for reference. I was super scared if I sent in my pack fresh cards I would get a lot of 7 or 8s but now I feel a little more confident sending them in. Did you clean the cards before sending them in or what did you do anything to prepare the cards for grading? Thanks so much for your content…I’m loving it!
I don’t think many pack fresh cards will grade below a 9. The occasional 8, and unless it’s damaged, I think that’d be the line.
As for prep, psa tells you what to do in a video. I didn’t clean the cards, just put them in a semi rigid card saver and stack them together in the right order. It’s not a hard process
I currently don't have any cards that are PSA worthy but I would want any of the SIR from 151 to be graded! I think those cards are so nice
Congrats, wow such an incredible return.
You had an epic grading!! I have a ton I need to send, just haven't pulled the trigger yet
It’s really not that scary of a process once you’ve done it once. Just a bit pricy
Favorite graded card I have is a Miriam full art PSA 10. Runner up is my PSA 9 Umbreon V alt art from
Evolving skies
The Miriam is a really nice card!
Love your content man. Keep doing what you're doing. Very informative!
I appreciate that!
CRAZY RETURN!! congrats!!! 🎉
Thank you!! 😁
Don't have any graded cards but if I did, I would hope for a graded Lugia V from Silver Tempest or a Giratina V from Lost Origins. Love the artwork on those two
I have a psa 10 arceus and giratina from vstar universe. Love those gold cards
I’ve been contemplating doing my first submission ever for a long time
Awesome vid! Please do more like this 👏
I have a M Rayquaza EX from roaring skies psa 9 that I won. I love it.
Thanks for sharing the cost and profit. I've been thinking about sending some cards to grade so that was really helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Great topic and thanks for showing this. ❤
Thanks for watching!
My favorite cgc graded card right now is a togepi 8.5 :)
Favorite graded card is probably my PSA 10 jasmines steelix!!!!
Well if you wer expecting nothing less than a 10 on giratina, then that really sux. But I'm sure your not to upset with all the 10s u got on the other sick ass cards. Great video. Your awesome for breaking it down in the end. I really want to grade but I'm trying to get a 20 card stack to get better deal. Definitely have to do another video next time you grade.
Yea forsure. It’s fun content to reveal grades. And not upset at all with the return - just the giratina is the only one that I actually really really wanted for my collection as a psa 10
Sorry again. My son's 7 year old friend has the giratina card and they didn't even know how rare it was. I told them to "PUT IT IN A SAFE" lol. BIG question? Did u sign up for the membership with PSA???
Yea I did. Even with one submission of 35 cards, it makes the membership worth it. Plus I'll probably do a couple more submissions within the year
what service level did you get? and how long did it take for your cards to come back? thinking about sending some of my cards to get graded soon
Did the TCG Bulk one for $15/card. Took a little less than 3 months from start to finish
If you’re going to send cards for grading people please Grade them yourself as rough as possible because @ PSA they don’t care if was your first sub they’re brutal! Buy a Centering Tool use 60/40 use & Check surface condition!! So many ppl forget to do it and that’s the difference between a 9 & a 10. I’m sure everyone is checking for crisp edges. GOOD Video Colin don’t forget to mention it’s a RACE & First always WINS more.
What do you mean it’s a race?
@@ThePokeOffice Race to be the first PSA 10 in the market. That’s where the real $& is made
Nice cards bro thanks for the info
I'm waiting to get my first submissions back
How long have you been waiting?
Less than 2 weeks, hopefully will get them back at the end of the month or beginning of next. How long did yours take?
Ive got a ninetails legendary collection reverse holo, the one with the fireworks kind of holo, that I want to grade but its been with me for decades so I think it wont grade well at all. Its the only card i thought about grading.
The legendary collection reverse holos are amazing!
Dang what a fire PSA return!
I sent a batch last year, returned in 3 months, to me, if you wanna keep your card long term, its worth it to slab them 😊
Agreed. Plus I just think they look cool!
having great results makes it so much more fun lol!!
I have no experience in bad results, but I can only imagine!!!
I won a PSA 10 Diagal V from Astral Radiance, but cant what to grade my 1st, 2nd series cards plus my Giratina VStar Gold. However I heard PSA likes to not give a 10 to keep market prices high which is shady. Plus you pay insurance, which they dont tell you.
Yea there’s lots of rumours but I have a feelings it’s just people being salty about bad grades.
My current favorite slab is a Celebrations Birthday Pikachu PSA 10...value $50
Finally!!!! And my favorite card is dragonnite from expedition ❤
What a sick card!
Wow nice return
Most people would kill to just pull these cars let alone get them graded let alone a 10
Gengar Vmax Graded would be awesome
I'm about to grade my shadowless charizard and Japanese tropical island mew :)
Sounds awesome - gl
My favorite graded card I have is a PSA 6 Dark Charizard Holo
That's an epic card!
Killed it!
So many 10's, but that 8 on Giratina hurt me.
I have some that are center but fresh off the pack it is not a straight card. Has a curve to it. Will that affect my grade?
I honestly am not sure!
My favorite slab is my first edition squirtle
From base set?
Dont have any graded ! Would like an OG Machamp Holo Gem Mint 10 🙌🏻
That’d be awesome!
My favorite graded card is iono sir paldea evolved
Sweet!
I think they should give you a PSA 9 for the Giritina at least.
Yea I can’t find anything wrong with it…
top heavy centering@@ThePokeOffice
#38 Brock"s Geodude 1st edition
I would love to send in some cards but i heard they dont charge per card anymore,but by how much value your card has....so that scares me.
They still charge per card. You just have to declare the max value of your card. And different tiers of grading apply if you are grading a really expensive card
PSA is life, iono next up.
The tina's border on the left looks thicker
I thought so too before sending it in, but using the Centering tool, it actually looked perfect. So who knows 🤔
A dark charizard holo psa10
DANG!
"You stay classy, San Diego"
60% of the time it works, every time
i only have one graded card, a shiny lucario gx!
Screw it im opening a case of my paldea evolved booster boxes to pull that magikarp lol
Lmao! You might be better off buying it if you’re doing that?
I just like to make sure people have proper expectations. This is fantastic video, but people just be careful. That $2400 profit isn’t profit until sold.. and those sold prices aren’t guaranteed either. In addition to that, to sell those cards you basically take 15-20% off that amount just for fees/shipping/taxes.
In addition to this he fronted 2K+ (or at least needed to make sure it was available), took 3+ months to get, and now he has to list and sell all those cards, which could take months as well, and if he’s not willing to play the race to the bottom he either has to hold those cards for a real long time or be willing to take less than projected.
I’m not saying this isn’t a good method or that anything in this video was inaccurate or misleading, you can only fit so much in a video.. just making sure new people in the game understand the risks and capital tied up in grading/reselling
Yep good take. I never said it was cheap. And definitely takes time. Tho, I’ve already sold lots of them through Facebook. If you’re willing to work it, it’s not too hard to find buyers.
But again, you’re absolutely right because there’s costs associated with it and time.
Well my magikarp is definitely going to psa now 😂😂😂
Lol!
I only have 1. CGC 8.5 Inteleon. I got it for my son 😂
What is the best to select for the tier. I know the options say if the card is over a estimated value it cost more. Or do i just submit them as the basic option and pray it isn't damaged or poorly graded.
I've heard mixed reports on this. Don't have a ton of experience, but I have sent a few cards in that are worth more than the cap of TCG Bulk, and they still graded fine.
I've heard PSA will just upcharge you tho if you send in at the wrong tier
@ThePokeOffice Thank you! Its almost overwhelming at first, im going to be sending an a bulk order so thank you for your help and the content you provide!!
@@tylerspooner4061 np. You can also submit multiple submissions in the same shipment, so it's kind of up to you. Different people say different things on UA-cam and Reddit and such, but I usually try and mostly go by the guidelines from PSA
AMAZING 10'S
Heartbreaking on the Tina! But the rest really was incredible
Right?! Overall I was super stoked!
Base set Zard is favorite graded
Such a cool card- you have one?
@@ThePokeOffice base set Zard, yes I got lucky that my mom and dad kept all cards safe while I was growing up haha.
But the reason I liked this video so much is that I’ve always debated about getting my cards graded. Personally I’m more interested in getting cards graded and then flipping them rather than keeping the graded cards for myself.
I liked your examples of cards that turned a 100% + returns if you got PSA 10 and flipped them. Might be a good video 👍. I think it was Candice trainer that surprised you. Surprised me too. Appreciate it!
151 poliwag alt art on top
Are Psa changing too much for their services?
Im glad you got a lot of 10s 🙂
Supply and demand… so people are willing to pay it
@@ThePokeOffice seems like they are charging as much as possible....
If they charge more there would be a lot of people going to their CGC or Beckett
Congrats
Umbreon V, because I'm heavily biased
Moltres V, the contrast is so good
Rayquaza V, love the scenary
Espeon V, Eevee bias but the sleepy look is made cute
Glaceon V, again, Eevee bias
Nice
Let’s goo🎉🎉🎉
I’m sorry but dude gets almost 90% 10s and complains about a couple 9s that’s what’s unreal🤨
Lmao. Sorry if I sounded complainy. Was definitely very happy with the return.
You didn't make any profit UNTIL YOU SELL.
Meh depends how you view it. You’re adding value to your collection. And selling isn’t that hard.
@@ThePokeOffice what if the market completely crashes and you still own the cards? Then you can't sell anything for profit. Especially since it's currently a declining bear market. You have to be careful using certain terms, especially on the internet when people watch your videos and listen to you. You should just say "now the graded value of this card is around ...." instead of "I made $100 profit". I know you understand what I'm saying and I understand you, but you are an influencer that deals with investing.
I don't have any graded cards. Honestly, I don't want to start collecting slabs. It's too expensive 🫰
Yeh I’m the same it’s too expensive it doesn’t make sense to me either
I prefer collecting blisters
It’s very expensive forsure
Slabs are worth it but slab sales have slowed waaaaaay down the last couple months. Like way way down
All sales people have little to no money
Yep agreed