Wheres the best places to get gradeable cards?

pocketaces

Im trying to get a couple more cards to send in for my first 15 submissions, where is the best place to get them? wax packs, racks and cellos online? or loose cards or card shows? anyone have opinion?

jackstraw

Depends on what you collect? Do you want value? are you building a set? Is your set shiny?What grade?
I have a million gradeable cards in my basement but most are worthless ......

pocketaces

I would like value and cards prolly 8 and above. Whats the best route? thanks.

jackstraw

If you have shows in your area then I would go and look if not
then it's ebay and comc..

EchoCanyon

Wax packs usually have gum stain on two cards.
Cellos are wrapped too tight sometimes, plus they can be resealed.
I think racks are your best bet.

pocketaces

ok thanks, one more question. I always assume that cards that the dealers are selling aren't gradeable or they would have sent them in themselves am I right?

mattinglymint23

I have heard if people on this board buying raw from dealers and getting 8's and 9's of HOF and star cards vintage - but is rare.

Dpeck100

<< <i>ok thanks, one more question. I always assume that cards that the dealers are selling aren't gradable or they would have sent them in themselves am I right? >>



Not entirely true. I have purchased cards from Greg Morris that graded mint.

JoeBanzai

<< <i>ok thanks, one more question. I always assume that cards that the dealers are selling aren't gradeable or they would have sent them in themselves am I right? >>



You are wrong. Many sellers don't send cards in for grading.

Personally, when selling I try to deal with cards with a potential of $25.00 or more and almost always send them in if I think they will grade well.