I’m really enjoying the conversation! One thing I think a lot of people don’t discuss, is the fact that no matter what service you use YOU are only buying another collectors OPINION! So, whose do you trust? This should be the key question! Also, I think the (sub grades) should be required by all to fully explain the final given grade! Because I’m certain only one grader grades a group of said cards! Unlike coin and currency grading is based on up to 5 different graders who don’t know what the others said then it’s given a final grade based on average of the different graders. Just my thoughts
Great video my dude. PSA does have the imagery feature. I bought a Shiny charizard v PSA 10 and when I looked up the barcode I saw the Charizard images they took at PSA. But I’m not too sure how to do it. Definitely prefer BGS and PSA for value. But I have a ton of cards I just want to get graded for me, good to know these options.
I think BGS, CGC, AGS and PSA will be the only companies that are pretty relevant for the future of grading in general, with maybe AGS taking the lead because of their accurate AI grading that won’t be fooled by cross grading/ slab cracking resubmits.
Awesome video! Since we mostly see Beckett and Psa it's very interesting to see some other companies! Still haven't graded any cards ourselves though xD
I am new to buying graded cards. I heard about PSA is when dealing with PSA grades is, you could have pulled a card directly from a fresh pack. But if they grade the card, and the grader feels it is a Gem mint 10. And worth or sells for a lot of money, they hold the card until PSA gets more money for the card.
If after it’s graded the value is higher than the pay level you sent it at they will charge you at the appropriate level. I agree it sucks, they so it is so it is covered for insurance purposes
I came across an Ad of Facebook for Elite Card Grading. I love the look of their slabs/label. I sent 5 cards in to be grading and was very happy with them. I posted a video on my channel if you wanted to just check them out. I collect the cards for my personal collection and do not sell any. So as far as “re-sale value”. That doesn’t matter to me. :-) Great video though! I appreciate what you and angry weedle did!
@@Oz__MTG yeah when it comes to getting a ROI you can’t beat PSA CGC or BGS. But those companies shouldn’t get that comfortable because some of these new guys are adding some nice things,
I really like Dsg (Diamond Service Grading). I have a few slabs from them and I enjoy the transparency. For example if I get a 9 on a card I can scan my barcode and view the report. Which in my opinion holds more value it's like a carfax for my cards.
Psa slabs are utterly trash but that's their only disadvantage, on the other hand you get probably the best authentication out of all grading companies, you can check population and price of every grade which is insanely useful
I’ve heard DSG grades off both human eye and AI. Using AI specifically for the straight lines. I feel like that’s the way to go. Do any other companies use that tech?
Ppl still won't be satisfied with the grade when it shows the damages on them. So if any company grades them very well to perfect grading. It not the company it's the ppl 95% that will be disappointed. Hey if it's cheaper than psa cgc and other guys grade them very well. It's graded period. Ppl need to stop with oh that doesn't count because it's not psa or cgc etc. It doesn't work like that...smh another thing you can send to psa or cgc the 2nd time. It's because ots a different person grading. Not everyone has the eye for grading. So gotta think about that too.
gma grading doesn’t drop the price of cards tremendously guys don’t let these guys fool you they’re still selling for high prices just like bgs and psa
Top 3 man, BGS, CGC, PSA. Those three will forever be the best grading companies and the slabs only compete with each other, all the rest will have a really hard time catching up.
@@motomon9848 I really like a lot of the ideas and creativity that you both pointed out in the video. Really enjoyed seeing some other slabs being very unique with their own touch on grading. The best part about grading cards now is that we’ve got a ton of options and we get to choose which services are our best options for our own grading needs, personal or professional. What a great time to be apart of the hobby! 😃
@@motomon9848 But I forgot to mention, If I had to choose the absolute best looking slab to showcase at all out of all of them. Then I would go with CGC’s slab, because of that quality slab alone.
@@motomon9848 I think angry weedles comments on that the companies were paying attention to him is a good show that everyone is paying attention to yall
Hey so I am thinking on grading with psa my gold star celebrations umbreon and the one thing I'm worried about is if it won't get a 10. Is it worth it to send it in to get graded and I have been taking a good look at the card and it has no scratches and well centered and the corners and edges are perfect. Any advice would help. Thanks
Personally think PSA is overrated af, don't really like the look of the slab and it feels... kinda cheap. I think CGC is much better with the way they grade, when you get a 10 you know you have a real 10. Really, CGC 9's should be treated like PSA 10's because I'm pretty sure most CGC 9's would pass for PSA 10 lol
Sgc is slept on and have the hardest 10 to aquire! Also they offer some of the most accurate grading then any other professional grading service. But I primarily focus on psa and cgc but i have a few sgc cards and they are great.
OK, the BSG you said you didn't know what it stands for I think used to be Best Service Grading, and is now called Diamond Service Grading. I'm a little ticked cuz I just got a submission back from them for Metazoo cards and they clack around in the case. Like they literally bang against the sides. I'm really REALLY not good with that.
I used Degree and they are pretty slabs but they grade VERY rough and I’ve got a lot of RIP Degree 0 for cards that could score PSA 1-3 maximum. I’m 100% cross grading the cards that will certainly grade higher. I’m likely cross grading to CGC so it’ll retain value for my personal collection
@@motomon9848 I also graded a NM card that was easily a 8-9 and it scored 4 because of a “dent” on the card. I used a jeweler’s eye glass and found 0% damage on the surface so I had a friend look at it and he said there’s a very small dent on the edge and I could barely see it even then. So it should have been an edge grade but they knocked me down those -4 points because it was considered a dent and not edge wear so that was stupid also. I’m cross grading that card because I know it’ll be a 7 at the least since it scored 2/3, 3/3 and 3/3. That was my last straw so I’m no longer grading with Degree.
I’m on the fence. As a Pokémon collector I don’t care for them right now, but I know a lot of sports collectors see them as a great company. I think the slabs look nice but as of now I’m sticking with PSA, though no company is perfect PSA still holds the most value from all I have seen and most collectors have PSA and wouldn’t want to mix companies that often
PuregradedX has the best Pokémon slabs with card matching labels.. And the best prices.. You should check them out.. Suprised you didn't include them..
Yeah I was just messaging them, the website is being worked on right now and should be up next week. You can find them on Facebook and ask them questions there
I like this video. I think it’s good. But I feel if you want to make videos like this it’s good to do research. Beckett and a lot of others do pop reports.
I think another reason you might want to get your cards graded at one of these alternative companies is to get a (semi-)professional assessment of the condition of your cards for an affordable price the way you aren't able to do that yourself.
Im sending a couple of things over to them. I’m definitely excited to see how it goes. The case looks really nice and they have a lot of the things I look for in a company.
Don't sleep on AGS
I’m really enjoying the conversation! One thing I think a lot of people don’t discuss, is the fact that no matter what service you use YOU are only buying another collectors OPINION! So, whose do you trust? This should be the key question! Also, I think the (sub grades) should be required by all to fully explain the final given grade! Because I’m certain only one grader grades a group of said cards! Unlike coin and currency grading is based on up to 5 different graders who don’t know what the others said then it’s given a final grade based on average of the different graders.
Just my thoughts
Great video my dude. PSA does have the imagery feature. I bought a Shiny charizard v PSA 10 and when I looked up the barcode I saw the Charizard images they took at PSA. But I’m not too sure how to do it. Definitely prefer BGS and PSA for value. But I have a ton of cards I just want to get graded for me, good to know these options.
That’s good to know they have that feature. Waiting for a few to come back from PSA, would be awesome to see that on them.
I think BGS, CGC, AGS and PSA will be the only companies that are pretty relevant for the future of grading in general, with maybe AGS taking the lead because of their accurate AI grading that won’t be fooled by cross grading/ slab cracking resubmits.
@goated313 don't matter, machines are superior to human graders
Awesome video! Since we mostly see Beckett and Psa it's very interesting to see some other companies! Still haven't graded any cards ourselves though xD
You might want to wait awhile before you do. Prices are so crazy 😆
@@motomon9848 ah haha, Yeah we probably will in that case xD
This turned out awesome. You were able to cut it down a lot and still leave all the good stuff in
Yeah that was definitely the goal 😁. I’m definitely happy with it. Thanks for the great conversation and the awesome grades cards
@@motomon9848 hey not a problem man it was cool talking about Pokémon with you
Awesome video, hope you guys do an update video with other grading companies you found since. I suggest FCG if you haven't already.
I am new to buying graded cards. I heard about PSA is when dealing with PSA grades is, you could have pulled a card directly from a fresh pack. But if they grade the card, and the grader feels it is a Gem mint 10. And worth or sells for a lot of money, they hold the card until PSA gets more money for the card.
If after it’s graded the value is higher than the pay level you sent it at they will charge you at the appropriate level. I agree it sucks, they so it is so it is covered for insurance purposes
Let me know if you use a grading company I didn’t mention that you like. Also time stamps for each company are in the description above
I came across an Ad of Facebook for Elite Card Grading. I love the look of their slabs/label. I sent 5 cards in to be grading and was very happy with them. I posted a video on my channel if you wanted to just check them out. I collect the cards for my personal collection and do not sell any. So as far as “re-sale value”. That doesn’t matter to me. :-)
Great video though! I appreciate what you and angry weedle did!
@@nuclearcollectingcards3068 that’s awesome, I will definitely check out the video
Do you have a link to contact PCS, i have been looking for them with no luck
Cgc is the modern version of the dinosaur graders imo
I'm all about CGCs, PSAs and a very others.
Yeah I still like PSA and CGC the most
@@motomon9848 I think I have more CGCs in my collection then anything, hbu? Now even more with my most recent video up!
These three are the best in my opinion, I can only do CGC, BGS, PSA… idk if I can grade with anyone else.
@@Oz__MTG yeah when it comes to getting a ROI you can’t beat PSA CGC or BGS. But those companies shouldn’t get that comfortable because some of these new guys are adding some nice things,
I really like Dsg (Diamond Service Grading). I have a few slabs from them and I enjoy the transparency. For example if I get a 9 on a card I can scan my barcode and view the report. Which in my opinion holds more value it's like a carfax for my cards.
Great point 👍🏼 I definitely wish others follow
I concur the cgc case is clean
You should review ARS grading. If you can get your hands on one of their slab
I wish they kept the sleeves on em
Psa slabs are utterly trash but that's their only disadvantage, on the other hand you get probably the best authentication out of all grading companies, you can check population and price of every grade which is insanely useful
That Aladdin card was pretty sweet haha
It is a POP 1 😆
curious if you have heard of the new companies in the UK one is called get graded, and the other is called ace grading.
I have heard of ace grading but not get graded
PCS is where im from, and some people from our island love the slabs
That’s awesome
Brother your cards are.sick 🤗🍀 love seen all these.cards 🥰 Great video brother
Thanks mate
@@motomon9848 nP brother 😃
Great Review. I would have liked to see a RCG review.
Thanks, I will have to check that company out 👍🏼
Put the psa security on a cgc case with the BGs label and the cgc qr square code and u got the perfect slab
Oh and include the paper print out from PCS
That would be a God slab
@@motomon9848 wish I felt truly qualified to grade because I would totally provide this service if I felt capable
I’ve heard DSG grades off both human eye and AI. Using AI specifically for the straight lines. I feel like that’s the way to go. Do any other companies use that tech?
I know PSA is implementing AI to identify regrades and I know SGC uses AI on select cards
Ppl still won't be satisfied with the grade when it shows the damages on them. So if any company grades them very well to perfect grading. It not the company it's the ppl 95% that will be disappointed. Hey if it's cheaper than psa cgc and other guys grade them very well. It's graded period. Ppl need to stop with oh that doesn't count because it's not psa or cgc etc. It doesn't work like that...smh another thing you can send to psa or cgc the 2nd time. It's because ots a different person grading. Not everyone has the eye for grading. So gotta think about that too.
I concur on the sideways slab
I think I remember you mentioning that in a video along time ago
gma grading doesn’t drop the price of cards tremendously guys don’t let these guys fool you they’re still selling for high prices just like bgs and psa
Interesting
True. GMA is my only grader now.
So...many...grading...companies 😳. I like PSA and CGC.
nice vide very interresting ;D!
Thanks mate
I don't see SGC
I am waiting for PSA to reopen and then I will be sending in my first ever cards.
Sounds pretty awesome
Top 3 man, BGS, CGC, PSA. Those three will forever be the best grading companies and the slabs only compete with each other, all the rest will have a really hard time catching up.
Absolutely, but if ever we had the time to creat a new great company it would be now. But they would need something that would change the game
@@motomon9848 I really like a lot of the ideas and creativity that you both pointed out in the video. Really enjoyed seeing some other slabs being very unique with their own touch on grading. The best part about grading cards now is that we’ve got a ton of options and we get to choose which services are our best options for our own grading needs, personal or professional. What a great time to be apart of the hobby! 😃
@@motomon9848 But I forgot to mention, If I had to choose the absolute best looking slab to showcase at all out of all of them. Then I would go with CGC’s slab, because of that quality slab alone.
CGC is kicking ass and doing so good!! Everyone wants them and are buying them out everywhere. I cannot believe it’s progress in such a small time
Lol the 3 biggest Scam companies 🤣
I’m AGS all day
AGS to me is the best solid slabs and card stays centered dose not jingle inside like a PSA slab
I dont really know the reason but i know some psa cards have the images of the cards scanned in, that’s how it is for 2 of my slabs at least
Lol now thanks to this video it’s gonna be impossible to get cards graded at PCS lol
Lol I don’t know if we would have that affect. Angry weedle sure likes them a lot though
@@motomon9848 I think angry weedles comments on that the companies were paying attention to him is a good show that everyone is paying attention to yall
Hey so I am thinking on grading with psa my gold star celebrations umbreon and the one thing I'm worried about is if it won't get a 10. Is it worth it to send it in to get graded and I have been taking a good look at the card and it has no scratches and well centered and the corners and edges are perfect. Any advice would help. Thanks
Yeah I would wait to send it in when you can send in at below $50 and also know you will be waiting for around a year if not longer to get it back
@@motomon9848 Ok thanks, how long does it usually take for psa prices to go down?
@@nickrebrovich6754 we don’t know, this is an unprecedented event. Some people think in a few months
@@motomon9848 OK thank you so much. Sorry last question,
oh and also do you think the umbreon card would rise or fall in price?
Came here for AGS
Ya already know I’m a BGS fan over PSA
Would be so awesome to get a black label
@@motomon9848 as I said when the timing is right I hope to meet you at the BGS building in person. ETA a year from now
@@flamingchicken787 that would be awesome
@@motomon9848 lol u and are in the same boat we have some cards we need to hand carry in.
How do you feel about mana?
Honestly though as someone who analysizes. Markets I could see the value of PCS cards skyrocketing in 5 years
Lol al of the sudden this comment got a lot of likes? Nice
I can't find PCS , I want to use them could send a link to their FB or Instagram?
Personally think PSA is overrated af, don't really like the look of the slab and it feels... kinda cheap. I think CGC is much better with the way they grade, when you get a 10 you know you have a real 10. Really, CGC 9's should be treated like PSA 10's because I'm pretty sure most CGC 9's would pass for PSA 10 lol
Lost me at cucking for PSA.
All graders have issues but if you don’t think PSA is the best for most Pokémon cards 🤷♂️
I didn’t see Amber on here. You should check them out
Thanks for the info, I will
Sgc is slept on and have the hardest 10 to aquire! Also they offer some of the most accurate grading then any other professional grading service. But I primarily focus on psa and cgc but i have a few sgc cards and they are great.
Sgc is cgc, same company but SGC is more for sports cards
@@dogguy8603 no sgc is not part of certified group collectibles sgc is it’s own company. Your thinking of csg!
@@tylerfortin4937 yep, got the acronyms messed up lol
@@dogguy8603 it happen man it’s not a big deal there is so many to choose from
Just came across this video. But here are some that I have found also
PLAYER 1
ISA
TGA
HGA
AGS
RCG
cgc or Beckett?? I think those look the best out of every company
Can’t argue with that. I personally think cgc see would be the best if they fixed the label.
@@motomon9848 Hey! They did fix the label. They’re a big competitor rn.
HC Grading company is pretty new. Used them on some cheap cards for the PC. Slabs aren't terrible and customer service is good.
this video is good
I’m happy you enjoyed it
Would love to hear about HGA. They have the custom tops to match the actual art on the card.
Great idea. I will need to grab some
OK, the BSG you said you didn't know what it stands for I think used to be Best Service Grading, and is now called Diamond Service Grading. I'm a little ticked cuz I just got a submission back from them for Metazoo cards and they clack around in the case. Like they literally bang against the sides. I'm really REALLY not good with that.
That’s one of the worse things. When you send a card off and it’s loose in the case when it comes back
I would personally stick with PSA, BGS and maybe CGC. I wouldn’t bother with the rest of them.
Pcs looks nice imo
Why no AGS?
I used Degree and they are pretty slabs but they grade VERY rough and I’ve got a lot of RIP Degree 0 for cards that could score PSA 1-3 maximum. I’m 100% cross grading the cards that will certainly grade higher. I’m likely cross grading to CGC so it’ll retain value for my personal collection
Yeah I saw my buddy top ten Pokémon get some 0s and that is a big bummer of a grade
@@motomon9848 I also graded a NM card that was easily a 8-9 and it scored 4 because of a “dent” on the card. I used a jeweler’s eye glass and found 0% damage on the surface so I had a friend look at it and he said there’s a very small dent on the edge and I could barely see it even then. So it should have been an edge grade but they knocked me down those -4 points because it was considered a dent and not edge wear so that was stupid also. I’m cross grading that card because I know it’ll be a 7 at the least since it scored 2/3, 3/3 and 3/3. That was my last straw so I’m no longer grading with Degree.
What is your opinion of SGC? Thanks! 👍
I’m on the fence. As a Pokémon collector I don’t care for them right now, but I know a lot of sports collectors see them as a great company. I think the slabs look nice but as of now I’m sticking with PSA, though no company is perfect PSA still holds the most value from all I have seen and most collectors have PSA and wouldn’t want to mix companies that often
Is degree grading worth getting just to protect the cards somewhat?
It’s cool for display and protection but you can also get a sleeve and topploader or card saver
PuregradedX has the best Pokémon slabs with card matching labels.. And the best prices.. You should check them out.. Suprised you didn't include them..
Thanks, I will definitely check them out
Link for PCS grading???
www.paradisecardservice.com/
I cant find PCS through google, cant find them on facebook or instagram either.
www.paridisecardservice.com
I literally can't find PCS anywhere when I Google for it...
Yeah I was just messaging them, the website is being worked on right now and should be up next week. You can find them on Facebook and ask them questions there
Got a gma porygon it says it's a 9 but should beike 7 or a 6 it's not in good shape
Try electric grading
Ya SGC should have been put in this video over some of the other companies.
I like this video. I think it’s good. But I feel if you want to make videos like this it’s good to do research. Beckett and a lot of others do pop reports.
I think another reason you might want to get your cards graded at one of these alternative companies is to get a (semi-)professional assessment of the condition of your cards for an affordable price the way you aren't able to do that yourself.
GMA has new labels and they look waaaayyyyy better
That’s good to know 👍🏼
Is PCS no longer in business?
They are still in business 👍🏼
Has anyone heard of FCGS?
Now I have 😅
Player One Services is another great smaller grading service
I will have to check it out for sure
What about MNT grading service?
I definitely need to do another one like this and will try and check out a MNT
CGA (Card Grading Australia)
what you think of pgi?
I will have to look them up
AGS?
Definitely working on another one with AGS and a few other bigger names
Cgc grading for me
Those slabs look so clean
Pcs is a great grading company
Im sending a couple of things over to them. I’m definitely excited to see how it goes. The case looks really nice and they have a lot of the things I look for in a company.
Yea they did a cross grade with psa already and they did wonderfully
Halloween?
I didn’t have anything Halloween like to upload today but I have been working on this video for awhile
Ok, are you exited for Halloween? Also, I hit 100 subscribers last night
@@Tmorri13 that’s awesome!!!! Yeah I’m pretty excited for Halloween. Are you going in costume tonight?
No, I’m going to be a scarecrow and scare kids in my front yard
@@Tmorri13 that’s always so much fun
Wow degree terrible slab
So so bad
@@motomon9848 lol 1-3 for grading 🤦♂️