Empty Grading Slab for Pokemon Cards Unsealed Self Grading Plastic Case - PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, ACE Styled Slab

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I have to reiterate that everything I share is a personal opinion more than anything. My one goal is to give you something to think about when you go get your cards graded. The Feel, Shape, Size, and Overall Quality of the Graded PSA and CGC Slabs Like I said, authenticated and graded collectibles are hotter than ever right now. With this in mind, authenticators like PSA and CGC are being flooded with shipments. This is resulting in demand that these companies are not able to accommodate which is causing delays and higher prices due to staff increases. You can request different shapes and layouts, and Steve the store owner will design it and get it created for you. Ultimately, it comes down to you as a collector. If you like the idea of simply having your cards graded, protected and scored, then absolutely go for it and try these new companies.

The better the condition, the higher the ‘grade’ they’ll get, which is typically a numerical score out of 10. Pokemon Card Grading Scale If you’re looking for something a bit more high-end to showcase your collection, then a glass display cabinet is a real statement piece. The PSA slabs are thinner. They don't look noticeably thinner, but they feel thinner. In case you couldn't determine in the above image, the slab on the left was PSA and the slab on the right was CGC. Like I said, the thinness isn't a huge deal, but it is something noticeable to the touch. To me, both cards look to be in great condition. I personally can't tell the difference between the two cards and cards that received a 10.0 grade. While I'll never know why the PSA card graded like it did, at least CGC gives me a little more insight with the subgrades.Now I want to take this opportunity to say a massive shout-out to their entrepreneurs who took a risk, started their own grading companies and have a strong desire to serve the Pokemon community. You have vintage Pokemon cards in near mint or better condition – even more so if Holographic, 1st Edition, Error Cards, or rare Promos.

Resale Values– Despite being new to the market, do they have the potential to add value to your cards There are three established Pokemon card grading services that are widely accepted among collectors. This secrecy, at the very least, can prove confusing to collectors who receive lower grades than they expected. At the more extreme end, over the years there have been accusations of the companies missing trimmed or altered cards, or, more seriously, about the major companies deliberately undergrading popular cards.

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This past year has seen unprecedented demand for Pokemon card grading services. As such wait times have never been longer. Unfortunately, a very well trusted service here in the UK called Graded Gem, has ceased their relationship with PSA. Whether you’re looking to increase the value of your cards, or simply protect them, I believe grading Pokemon cards is indeed worth it.