Grading question

Juggs

Do you guys get stuff graded just to get it graded, or do you limit what you submit based on high quality only?

The reason I ask is that I have a bunch of 50's and 60's baseball cards that would likely grade out between 4-7 through PSA, but, honestly, I just love having my singles in PSA holders. I'm considering getting a bunch of stuff graded just to have it all "uniform". Sound stupid, or not so bad?

Hallco

It's your collection, do what makes you happy with it!

Juggs

<< <i>It's your collection, do what makes you happy with it! >>

Well of course, but I'm easily swayed so I'm looking for feedback.

cuse

My suggestion.........

If you can buy a card already graded cheaper than it costs to have it graded, It isn't worth it. Always check the actual resale value of lower grade cards.

You'll probably be ok with HOFers. However, commons (unless their high numbers) might be a waste of $$.

Enjoy your collection!!!!!

CrazyMind2017

I like having certain things in PSA holders, even to the point of having novelty cards or other things encapsulated with a green flip. They charge $5 for a green flip slab, so I figure on a $4.50 special, it's worth it to get a card graded if I want it in plastic. Where I find it frustrating is that often the raw cards I have in my possession are not going to grade out very high, so I end up buying the same card in a higher grade already slabbed for about $5, but it doesn't have the same meaning. Some of the low/no value junk cards I've sent in came back with extremely mediocre grades, while the same cards in high grade barely sell for the grading fee. But mine are the same ones I had when I was 10 or younger, and/or I remember where and when I bought it or ripped it out of a pack.

mariotown

<< <i>I like having certain things in PSA holders, even to the point of having novelty cards or other things encapsulated with a green flip. They charge $5 for a green flip slab, so I figure on a $4.50 special, it's worth it to get a card graded if I want it in plastic. Where I find it frustrating is that often the raw cards I have in my possession are not going to grade out very high, so I end up buying the same card in a higher grade already slabbed for about $5, but it doesn't have the same meaning. Some of the low/no value junk cards I've sent in came back with extremely mediocre grades, while the same cards in high grade barely sell for the grading fee. But mine are the same ones I had when I was 10 or younger, and/or I remember where and when I bought it or ripped it out of a pack. >>


Are you saying you get Broder-type cards encapsulated in green flips? I would like to do that if possible. Can you post an example?

eagles33

It depends on the type of card for me. I collect rookie cards outside of the 4 major sports. Many of these cards are considered oddball or regional issues. Some of them are cards from sets that psa has never even graded so I have to go back and forth with their customer service to see of the card is eligible for grading. These cards I really like to get graded regardless of condition because I feel like it validates the card as a legitimate rookie... I also collect rookie cards from from the 4 major sports but I'm more selective of what cards I send since they can easily be found graded on eBay.. For most of the cards produced after 1980 it's cheaper t just buy the card already graded in a psa 8.

Juggs

<< <i>I like having certain things in PSA holders, even to the point of having novelty cards or other things encapsulated with a green flip. They charge $5 for a green flip slab, so I figure on a $4.50 special, it's worth it to get a card graded if I want it in plastic. Where I find it frustrating is that often the raw cards I have in my possession are not going to grade out very high, so I end up buying the same card in a higher grade already slabbed for about $5, but it doesn't have the same meaning. Some of the low/no value junk cards I've sent in came back with extremely mediocre grades, while the same cards in high grade barely sell for the grading fee. But mine are the same ones I had when I was 10 or younger, and/or I remember where and when I bought it or ripped it out of a pack. >>

What is a "green flip"?