It looks like youre looking to pay market price on auctions. I didnt see you look any comps of graded cards. Do you take profit magins into account or do you have a standard understanding that you qill make for example 2x or 3x once its graded? Thanks for the videos.
Good question. I do check graded comps on older cards because shooting for a 9, or even sometimes an 8 might make financial sense. From personal experience on ultramodern, best you can hope for is breaking even or a slight loss on 9s (there are exceptions but generally speaking).
@pdxwax thanks for the response. When you say ultra modern do you mean do you mean 6 months? 1 year? Also, when you decide not to send them for grading do you just list them u gradedand try to get your money back?
Probably up for debate, but PSA categorizes 2017 and newer as ultramodern. The further back you go it's generally harder to gem a card, but obviously it's on a set by set basis. I usually consign my raw cards. I've also sent them in to COMC or traded them for other cards in the past. I used to list them myself & I liked to provide a lot of photos & highlight any imperfections. It just got to be much too time consuming so I stick to selling graded now only.
Good video, great info! What are your thoughts on sourcing through COMC? I have gone back and forth between eBay and COMC, both have their pros and cons. However, I am thinking that buying and selling through COMC I can avoid a ton of fees that I can't avoid on eBay. For one, sales tax. I live in NC so am subject to around 7.5% sales tax on each card. Second, shipping fees. If I am buying 50 or so cards a month, I am averaging about $4 per card in shipping and handling. If I go through COMC, I buy cards throughout the month, then pay $40-$50 to ship them back to me averaging significantly less per card.
Thanks for watching! I have used COMC in the past & honestly the cards I received weren't in the greatest condition, so I personally no longer source for grading there. I have seen other UA-camrs who've sourced from COMC & have had much better luck, so your mileage may vary. I do, however, think COMC's platform is ideal for quick flipping raw cards if that's your hustle.
@@pdxwax Fair enough. I have found one of the cons with using COMC is it's tougher to assess the quality of a card using their scans as opposed to an actual photograph used on eBay. However, if there is a major condition issue on COMC, they will point it out. With eBay, I have bought cards that looked flawless but once I got the card in hand, had a major issue like a crease or surface impression. I guess I am going to have to compare my gem rates between platforms. Just recently stumbled on your channel. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
@@Scottyboy2112 100% Agreed, COMC doesn't have the best scan quality, though some of their cards have premium scans, which are much better photos. And yes, there's only so much you can ascertain from photos. Like I mentioned in my video, I probably only grade 30-35% of the cards I buy on eBay. Every platform has it's pros & cons & some people do really well with COMC. Card shows will always reign supreme when it comes to assessing cards. Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for your support
Looks like that mark that seemed to go away or was thought was lint was more a depression that reflected light in 1 angle and you could see the dent in the other, definitely avoid that one too.
Interesting you never consider the player in your decision process? Obviously you are not sports enthusiast or collector. Most of these cards will be worthless in 5 years as these players bust. Good process if flipper. Wouldn’t want to be one stuck with many of these cards.
You’re certainly entitled to that opinion. I understand not everyone is going to enjoy the flipping aspect, and I respect that. Also, you’re right, a lot of the speculation in the hobby won’t be fruitful, but that doesn’t change the fact that people like betting on young players. And there’s definitely a healthy mix of established players & future hof’ers in my subs. But to say I’m not a sports enthusiast is a bit presumptuous. I’m a basketball guy, watched games as a kid w/ my dad, obsessed about statistics & fervently played growing up. I watch every Blazers game & have a personal collection that is funded by flipping. The capitalism aspect of it all can be gross I get it, but that’s the world we live in.
Great info! Appreciate the time to share this with us
Thank you for watching! Glad you found it helpful
Just getting started in prospecting. Great info.
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!
Nice info in this vid! Fun to see how your meticulous nature sources cards off eBay 👌
Awesome video bro! Extremely valuable info! Thanks 🤘🏾
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching
Some great info. Thanks!
Cool video. Thanks for the info.
Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!
It looks like youre looking to pay market price on auctions. I didnt see you look any comps of graded cards. Do you take profit magins into account or do you have a standard understanding that you qill make for example 2x or 3x once its graded? Thanks for the videos.
Good question. I do check graded comps on older cards because shooting for a 9, or even sometimes an 8 might make financial sense. From personal experience on ultramodern, best you can hope for is breaking even or a slight loss on 9s (there are exceptions but generally speaking).
@pdxwax thanks for the response. When you say ultra modern do you mean do you mean 6 months? 1 year? Also, when you decide not to send them for grading do you just list them u gradedand try to get your money back?
Probably up for debate, but PSA categorizes 2017 and newer as ultramodern. The further back you go it's generally harder to gem a card, but obviously it's on a set by set basis. I usually consign my raw cards. I've also sent them in to COMC or traded them for other cards in the past. I used to list them myself & I liked to provide a lot of photos & highlight any imperfections. It just got to be much too time consuming so I stick to selling graded now only.
@@pdxwax thanks!
@@McFuggs123 you’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Thx for sharing
No problem! Thanks for watchin'
Good video, great info! What are your thoughts on sourcing through COMC? I have gone back and forth between eBay and COMC, both have their pros and cons. However, I am thinking that buying and selling through COMC I can avoid a ton of fees that I can't avoid on eBay. For one, sales tax. I live in NC so am subject to around 7.5% sales tax on each card. Second, shipping fees. If I am buying 50 or so cards a month, I am averaging about $4 per card in shipping and handling. If I go through COMC, I buy cards throughout the month, then pay $40-$50 to ship them back to me averaging significantly less per card.
Thanks for watching! I have used COMC in the past & honestly the cards I received weren't in the greatest condition, so I personally no longer source for grading there. I have seen other UA-camrs who've sourced from COMC & have had much better luck, so your mileage may vary. I do, however, think COMC's platform is ideal for quick flipping raw cards if that's your hustle.
@@pdxwax Fair enough. I have found one of the cons with using COMC is it's tougher to assess the quality of a card using their scans as opposed to an actual photograph used on eBay. However, if there is a major condition issue on COMC, they will point it out. With eBay, I have bought cards that looked flawless but once I got the card in hand, had a major issue like a crease or surface impression. I guess I am going to have to compare my gem rates between platforms. Just recently stumbled on your channel. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!
@@Scottyboy2112 100% Agreed, COMC doesn't have the best scan quality, though some of their cards have premium scans, which are much better photos. And yes, there's only so much you can ascertain from photos. Like I mentioned in my video, I probably only grade 30-35% of the cards I buy on eBay. Every platform has it's pros & cons & some people do really well with COMC. Card shows will always reign supreme when it comes to assessing cards. Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for your support
Looks like that mark that seemed to go away or was thought was lint was more a depression that reflected light in 1 angle and you could see the dent in the other, definitely avoid that one too.
Thankfully got outbid on that one. Thanks for the heads up though!
Divine intervention haha@@pdxwax
Great info, but the first card at $201.50 is different than the card you are comping
You are correct. I noticed that when rewatching the video & adjusted my bid. Good eye!
what's the minimum amount of cards u send to psa at once?
I usually like to do 50 minimum, but I’ve done as little as 20 and the most I’ve sent is 87
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Interesting you never consider the player in your decision process? Obviously you are not sports enthusiast or collector. Most of these cards will be worthless in 5 years as these players bust. Good process if flipper. Wouldn’t want to be one stuck with many of these cards.
You’re certainly entitled to that opinion. I understand not everyone is going to enjoy the flipping aspect, and I respect that. Also, you’re right, a lot of the speculation in the hobby won’t be fruitful, but that doesn’t change the fact that people like betting on young players. And there’s definitely a healthy mix of established players & future hof’ers in my subs. But to say I’m not a sports enthusiast is a bit presumptuous. I’m a basketball guy, watched games as a kid w/ my dad, obsessed about statistics & fervently played growing up. I watch every Blazers game & have a personal collection that is funded by flipping. The capitalism aspect of it all can be gross I get it, but that’s the world we live in.
@@pdxwax appreciate your position and clarification. Thank you