Finally, the video I was hoping someone would make. Nice!!!! Thank you Mr Hammond from Bellingham, Washington, USA. Because of you I am now an F1 card collector!!
I started to take a utility knife and cutting down one side of the simi ridged. The card stays in place and you dont need to push on the top of the card. Getting the card out is easier as you pull back the flap and pull it out.
If you are looking for PSA 10s, raw cards coming straight out of a pack are not a guarantee of getting a PSA 10. Even though quality control at all of the card manufactures is getting much better, there are still things that can occur to keep the card from achieving a PSA 10. Scuffs on the front, chipping on the back, corner damage and centering are just a few factors that can hold a card back. May I suggest that step one should always be the inspection of any card you are looking to send to PSA or any other third party authenticator. Purchase a loupe and use it to look at the corners and edges of the card and even the front for scuffs and indentations. Also perform an eye appeal test. Look at the card and check the centering front and back. Card inspection is a must before considering any trading card for grading.
Great video Glen thanks for all the tips. I pulled a blue Carlos Sainz signature card today #126/299 then dropped the slab on it damaging the face 😢. Can't send it now.
Also as far as insuring your cards, you want to insure them for the value of what you think the grade will be from PSA. For example, if you have a 2020 Topps Chrome Lewis Hamilton card that you think will Gem, then go look at the comps for a PSA 10 of that card and insure it for that amount. This is to protect you in the event that your cards are lost during shipping. It would be horrible to get a PSA 10 on a great card only to have it lost in the mail. This way you can recoup your actual loss not the raw value of the card.
May I also suggest not using penny sleeves on your cards that you submit to PSA. There is a reason that PSA does not mention using penny sleeves in their submission guidelines. First off, removing the card from a penny sleeve adds another layer of potential damage while in the graders hands. Secondly, it takes extra time for them to remove the card from the penny sleeve. Over time, it really adds up. If you feel you must use penny sleeves, I do like your suggestion of slicing one of the sides on the penny sleeve to make it easier to insert a card.
Cards could easily get damaged if you put them in a toploader or semi rigid without a penny sleeve. PSA dont mention it because its just common sense to use them.
Hello I’m new to card collecting and really enjoy your channel! Is the packaging the same when you are sending in 20 cards? Do they all go into the same team bag then cardboard envelope etc? Also seems the grading costs more than the card is worth at the moment
I believe that for PSA they all need to be in separate semi-rigids. As for prices. I would say that you are correct. For most cards I would not be grading them right now unless I wanted them for a graded collection. That's not saying it is always a waste of money, but it definitely depends on the card.
Depends if you want to increase the value of your cards or if you just want them encapsulated for protection. If its the former then MGC aren't really a viable option vs PSA.
Finally, the video I was hoping someone would make. Nice!!!! Thank you Mr Hammond from Bellingham, Washington, USA. Because of you I am now an F1 card collector!!
Nice one thanks mate any questions just ask
If you’re in the UK, using a middle man service is a lot cheaper than directly sending to PSA and they tend to do a lot of the work for you
I started to take a utility knife and cutting down one side of the simi ridged. The card stays in place and you dont need to push on the top of the card. Getting the card out is easier as you pull back the flap and pull it out.
If you are looking for PSA 10s, raw cards coming straight out of a pack are not a guarantee of getting a PSA 10. Even though quality control at all of the card manufactures is getting much better, there are still things that can occur to keep the card from achieving a PSA 10. Scuffs on the front, chipping on the back, corner damage and centering are just a few factors that can hold a card back. May I suggest that step one should always be the inspection of any card you are looking to send to PSA or any other third party authenticator. Purchase a loupe and use it to look at the corners and edges of the card and even the front for scuffs and indentations. Also perform an eye appeal test. Look at the card and check the centering front and back. Card inspection is a must before considering any trading card for grading.
U raise some really Good points Logan I was going to do a separate video all about choosing which cards to send
Great video Glen thanks for all the tips. I pulled a blue Carlos Sainz signature card today #126/299 then dropped the slab on it damaging the face 😢. Can't send it now.
Also as far as insuring your cards, you want to insure them for the value of what you think the grade will be from PSA. For example, if you have a 2020 Topps Chrome Lewis Hamilton card that you think will Gem, then go look at the comps for a PSA 10 of that card and insure it for that amount. This is to protect you in the event that your cards are lost during shipping. It would be horrible to get a PSA 10 on a great card only to have it lost in the mail. This way you can recoup your actual loss not the raw value of the card.
hi, im just getting into this hobby and finding your channel the biz. keep up the great work fella
May I also suggest not using penny sleeves on your cards that you submit to PSA. There is a reason that PSA does not mention using penny sleeves in their submission guidelines. First off, removing the card from a penny sleeve adds another layer of potential damage while in the graders hands. Secondly, it takes extra time for them to remove the card from the penny sleeve. Over time, it really adds up. If you feel you must use penny sleeves, I do like your suggestion of slicing one of the sides on the penny sleeve to make it easier to insert a card.
Cards could easily get damaged if you put them in a toploader or semi rigid without a penny sleeve. PSA dont mention it because its just common sense to use them.
Hello I’m new to card collecting and really enjoy your channel!
Is the packaging the same when you are sending in 20 cards? Do they all go into the same team bag then cardboard envelope etc?
Also seems the grading costs more than the card is worth at the moment
I believe that for PSA they all need to be in separate semi-rigids.
As for prices. I would say that you are correct. For most cards I would not be grading them right now unless I wanted them for a graded collection. That's not saying it is always a waste of money, but it definitely depends on the card.
What do u think of MGC? They seem like a good option for us UK people.
Yeah the MGC guys are really nice, I will grade a whole set with them one day
Depends if you want to increase the value of your cards or if you just want them encapsulated for protection. If its the former then MGC aren't really a viable option vs PSA.
Where do you get your gloves from ?
Screwfix in the uk for about £10
where to get these gloves
I buy them from screwfix I think they like £10 for a whole box