The whole “check the sellers other inventory to determine if they grade frequently” is SUCH a great tip. I’ve had success with that and it was always one of those “ace up my sleeve” tactics that I wondered if others did. Dropping knowledge!
One gem rate watch-out: Make sure the demand is high. High Gem Rates = High Gem Populations = Lowered Scarcity = Value Dipping over time. The only thing that helps mitigate this is consistently high demand.
Fun video, one thing I would disagree with is the point on cards in the $5-$10 range not being good for grading. I believe they are great candidates to send in and that is mostly the range I work in. Such great opportunities to gem and make a nice profit. Another tip like the HFA comment is to not wishcast a 10 on a card or cards as you prep them no matter how much you spent on the raw. I've had that problem where I spend up on a card and it realistically is a 9 or even an eight but I just hate that I sent the $$ and put the rose color glasses on and send it in anyways. If you're not watching Little Victories channel then he is a must watch, he has been doing raw to grade for decades and has great advice and videos.
I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for the kind words! Hey, I'm still learning too just trying to share what I'm learning along the way, thanks for watching
Great video. I think one other thing to consider when grading is the frame. Like clear cut doesn't always look good in some versus others. GMA (10s) look great with black and/or gold cards.
That’s a great point! Sometimes when I have a card where the card color clashes with red PSA label, like something green I’ll send that to SGC because it looks better
Awesome video, I got into the hobby last year and have a ton of stuff that I kinda want to get graded. Is there a specific company that does better with grading patch and patch auto cards?
Great question! I’ll be honest, I’m not sure. I have a few patches waiting to be graded at PSA will see how they do, I’ve heard becket does better but I’ve never submitted to Beckett
In my case, I do vintage and buy lots. The cost per card is normally, but not always, cheaper per card. I try to find lots that are no worse than EX-MT on average. Once I buy a lot, I look at the cards especially the star cards and go from there.
You know what’s funny is how i started the video I said 6 tips, the 6th was actually prepping and packing cards but I decided to cut it out because was making the video too long. But yes SUPER important
Another way to think is multiples. For instance. Take a 5 card lot of a star player if a PSA 9 goes for 25, but a PSA 10 goes for 75, you need 2 10’s to cover the cost and the 9’s become profit. It is wise to look at the overall submission instead of individual cards. A 50% gem rate on a 50 card order should be profitable. It has been for me, but I pick specific cards.
@@DanielsonSportsCards I do multiple all the time. It is about the overall submission and not individual cards. Just got a 39 card sub back with only 13 10’s but 3 are pop 1 and 1 is a pop 2 of a super hot player, on card RC auto. That one card will more than pay for the submission. Everything lose pure profit. Also look for fandom cards. Just got a PSA 10 on a pop 5 card that sells for $200 RAW
@@johnnyw6467 I haven’t ever owned a 1/1.. in my opinion it’s actually similar to grading any decently valued card… you’d probably break even in a 9 or close to it and lose on an 8 and make a premium on a 10. If you saw anything that indicated it was flawed or damaged and thus risking an 8 I wouldn’t bother. If you had a MASSIVE one of one though that’s like a high 5 figure or 6 figure card I’d just grade that sucker to authenticate it
Great video. I really like your comments on Home field advantage. You nail it on target your returns as 9s, not 10s. Did you watch Tyler Short video? I think the time you sub the card is important too. You can't just assume that a gemrate is 60% and send 10 old cards expecting six 10s. I can't stand SGC. But very good reason to maybe use them. Thx
Thank you! I appreciate it a lot. And yes, totally agree the older the card is, the more likely you are looking at a card that was cracked out of an 8 or just one that wasn't minty. I didn't really know how to articulate that in the video but yes totally agree its the percentage of cards that have recived 10s, not necessarily the chance of getting a 10.
Regular CGC 10? I would say the PSA 9 value CGC 10 Pristine? I would say the PSA 10 value. Something like that. I like CGC holder. PSA is too costly. I might switch to CGC.
@@DanielsonSportsCards That was originally green. Now they change to black labels. Membership for CGC get 10% to 20% off per item. 20% off is $9.60 per card.
Yeah, you know I don’t have as much experience with high high end cards but especially PSA has a lot of control because a 10 and 9 are so different in value but not that different in condition
Wouldn’t the gem rate have to do with the # of that card that were sent out. I would assume much more Lawrence’s were graded then fields, hence why he would just naturally have a lower gem rate. Could be totally off the mark tho.
PSA WILL GRADE BREAKERS CARD ON A CURVE FOR CHEAPER, and quicker turn around. The regular collector will have a 10, and get a 9 just because PSA prefer business from breakers sending them 500 cards a month. Waiting for a class action lawsuit.
Unfortunately it’s a necessary and permanent scam. I hate it as much as the next guy, but it’s pretty much the epitome of “it is what it is” and this emoji 🤷🏻♂️
@chrisrunyon2372, sports cards were big in the 80’ and 90’s then it found itself in a death rattle. It will never make a strong comeback with PSA grading.
The whole “check the sellers other inventory to determine if they grade frequently” is SUCH a great tip. I’ve had success with that and it was always one of those “ace up my sleeve” tactics that I wondered if others did. Dropping knowledge!
That’s awesome! I wonder if there are any sellers out there that have two pages and sell slabs on one and raws on the other 🧐
One gem rate watch-out: Make sure the demand is high. High Gem Rates = High Gem Populations = Lowered Scarcity = Value Dipping over time. The only thing that helps mitigate this is consistently high demand.
Yes there is a lot to be learned with pop control as well, there is a line between scarcity and over supply for sure
Fun video, one thing I would disagree with is the point on cards in the $5-$10 range not being good for grading. I believe they are great candidates to send in and that is mostly the range I work in. Such great opportunities to gem and make a nice profit. Another tip like the HFA comment is to not wishcast a 10 on a card or cards as you prep them no matter how much you spent on the raw. I've had that problem where I spend up on a card and it realistically is a 9 or even an eight but I just hate that I sent the $$ and put the rose color glasses on and send it in anyways. If you're not watching Little Victories channel then he is a must watch, he has been doing raw to grade for decades and has great advice and videos.
Great comment I’ll check it out!
This was an awesome video. Had no idea about the gem rate website. Thanks very much for sharing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
Great video! Would love to see more content with specific grading successes or busts.
Thank you! I’ll post more PSA reveals in the coming weeks and months for sure
Appreciate the video man. I’m just getting started with buying cards raw and grading so this video was very informative and helpful 👌
I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you for the kind words! Hey, I'm still learning too just trying to share what I'm learning along the way, thanks for watching
same here . newbie here !! i need to start grading
super informative man. as someone whose about to send their first sub to psa this was really helpful
I’m so glad it was helpful!! I hope your sub goes well!!
@@DanielsonSportsCards thanks man
Well said! Thank you for the advice!
Thank you so much for watching!! I’m glad it was helpful
SGC Slabs look ALOT nicer also.
I agree!! I don’t know why this is an unpopular opinion but I feel the same way
They look great for certain cards, but if you are looking to maximize ROI, stick with PSA.
Amazing insight. Subscribed
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel i post a lot of shorts and trying to do a video like this about once per month
Great video gonna use that website right now !
Awesome!!
Good video bud
Thank you so much I appreciate it
Thank you for the advice.
Thank you for watching!
Great Video. Thank you
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it
Great video. I think one other thing to consider when grading is the frame. Like clear cut doesn't always look good in some versus others. GMA (10s) look great with black and/or gold cards.
That’s a great point! Sometimes when I have a card where the card color clashes with red PSA label, like something green I’ll send that to SGC because it looks better
@@DanielsonSportsCards precisely 👊
Sweet video bud 👌 Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for watching!!
Go 'hawx and M's! Thx for the content.
Hey let’s go!! Excited about the Seahawks … mariners are, well…. The mariners ha
wow... good points man ,, thx ,,, def agree
Thank you! I appreciate it
Awesome video, I got into the hobby last year and have a ton of stuff that I kinda want to get graded. Is there a specific company that does better with grading patch and patch auto cards?
Great question! I’ll be honest, I’m not sure. I have a few patches waiting to be graded at PSA will see how they do, I’ve heard becket does better but I’ve never submitted to Beckett
Amazing video
Thank you so much!
In my case, I do vintage and buy lots. The cost per card is normally, but not always, cheaper per card. I try to find lots that are no worse than EX-MT on average. Once I buy a lot, I look at the cards especially the star cards and go from there.
Oh nice! I feel I’ve developed a good eye for what is a nine vs a ten, but like I wouldn’t know how to tell a 4 from a 6
Packing cards to ship to a grader
That is a vital part of the process. Cards can get damaged in transit
You know what’s funny is how i started the video I said 6 tips, the 6th was actually prepping and packing cards but I decided to cut it out because was making the video too long. But yes SUPER important
Great video and solid advice all around.
Thank you so much!
fantastic tips, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Grade cards that are lower pop, but popular players. Condition sensitive can really be profitable.
Great advice!
Another way to think is multiples. For instance. Take a 5 card lot of a star player if a PSA 9 goes for 25, but a PSA 10 goes for 75, you need 2 10’s to cover the cost and the 9’s become profit. It is wise to look at the overall submission instead of individual cards. A 50% gem rate on a 50 card order should be profitable. It has been for me, but I pick specific cards.
This is a super interesting approach, I like it!! I may try that
@@DanielsonSportsCards I do multiple all the time. It is about the overall submission and not individual cards. Just got a 39 card sub back with only 13 10’s but 3 are pop 1 and 1 is a pop 2 of a super hot player, on card RC auto. That one card will more than pay for the submission. Everything lose pure profit. Also look for fandom cards. Just got a PSA 10 on a pop 5 card that sells for $200 RAW
@@DanielsonSportsCardsIn case of 1/1, do you recommend grading?
@@johnnyw6467 I haven’t ever owned a 1/1.. in my opinion it’s actually similar to grading any decently valued card… you’d probably break even in a 9 or close to it and lose on an 8 and make a premium on a 10. If you saw anything that indicated it was flawed or damaged and thus risking an 8 I wouldn’t bother.
If you had a MASSIVE one of one though that’s like a high 5 figure or 6 figure card I’d just grade that sucker to authenticate it
Great video. I really like your comments on Home field advantage. You nail it on target your returns as 9s, not 10s.
Did you watch Tyler Short video? I think the time you sub the card is important too. You can't just assume that a gemrate is 60% and send 10 old cards expecting six 10s. I can't stand SGC. But very good reason to maybe use them. Thx
Thank you! I appreciate it a lot. And yes, totally agree the older the card is, the more likely you are looking at a card that was cracked out of an 8 or just one that wasn't minty. I didn't really know how to articulate that in the video but yes totally agree its the percentage of cards that have recived 10s, not necessarily the chance of getting a 10.
Regular CGC 10? I would say the PSA 9 value
CGC 10 Pristine? I would say the PSA 10 value.
Something like that. I like CGC holder. PSA is too costly. I might switch to CGC.
You know I don’t know much about CGC! But there holders aren’t bad I just don’t like the green
@@DanielsonSportsCards That was originally green. Now they change to black labels. Membership for CGC get 10% to 20% off per item. 20% off is $9.60 per card.
The grading companies seem so rigged and just control over the pop reports ive had so many inconsitantce where they under grade higher value cards
Yeah, you know I don’t have as much experience with high high end cards but especially PSA has a lot of control because a 10 and 9 are so different in value but not that different in condition
Thank you dude
Thanks for watching!
You should see my Hawk collection
I'd love to!! Where can I see it??
Wouldn’t the gem rate have to do with the # of that card that were sent out. I would assume much more Lawrence’s were graded then fields, hence why he would just naturally have a lower gem rate. Could be totally off the mark tho.
That’s a really good point, he was the most hyped QB in the draft for sure. So more people probably sent his cards.
Are you from Seattle?
Yes! I don't live there anymore but grew up there
How can we take advice from a guy that wears a t-shirt under a t-shirt?
More shirts = more wisdom. I’ve actually got 6 on
PSA WILL GRADE BREAKERS CARD ON A CURVE FOR CHEAPER, and quicker turn around. The regular collector will have a 10, and get a 9 just because PSA prefer business from breakers sending them 500 cards a month. Waiting for a class action lawsuit.
This is interesting I haven’t looked into this!
What you need to learn is grading is a scam
Well, scam or no scam I’ll stop grading cards as soon as I stop making money doing it 🎉
Unfortunately it’s a necessary and permanent scam. I hate it as much as the next guy, but it’s pretty much the epitome of “it is what it is” and this emoji 🤷🏻♂️
@chrisrunyon2372, sports cards were big in the 80’ and 90’s then it found itself in a death rattle. It will never make a strong comeback with PSA grading.