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

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I'm going to do my best here to describe things, but you might not believe me unless you experience the PSA and CGC slabs for yourself. 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. They give subgrades and even a grading report– this means there is full transparency as to why a card got the grade it did

Pokémon cards continue to be hot, but graded Pokémon cards are even hotter! There is something super awesome about being able to tell someone you have a professionally authenticated and graded Pokémon card that is preserved in a high quality case forever. However, are all grading companies equal? I mean there are quite a few companies that offer grading services, but which is the best? 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 SlabsWhether you’re looking to increase the value of your cards, or simply protect them, I believe grading Pokemon cards is indeed worth it. There are three established Pokemon card grading services that are widely accepted among collectors. Their slab designs are understated, yet classy– it’s all about the card, not the slab, and I feel that other grading companies have failed to realise this To sum things up, both services have similar pricing for the lower tier shipments as well as similar return times.

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 better the condition, the higher the ‘grade’ they’ll get, which is typically a numerical score out of 10. Pokemon Card Grading Scale Resale Values– Despite being new to the market, do they have the potential to add value to your cards

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My shipment was entered into the PSA system in February 2021. That is the date we are comparing for the complete-through date. So if PSA had completed up until January X, 2021, I'd be able to make rough assumptions as to how far I am from being graded. I just want to reiterate that the complete-through date is not when the shipment was received, it is when they were entered. My CGC Experience with Pokémon Cards It is also worth noting, that you can grade your cards with these new companies, and then get them regraded with another company down the line. Who is The Best Pokemon Grading Company in the UK?! To ensure the safety and integrity of your cards’ condition, it’s recommended you submit your cards in the following way: You have vintage Pokemon cards in near mint or better condition – even more so if Holographic, 1st Edition, Error Cards, or rare Promos.

This past year has seen unprecedented demand for Pokemon card grading services. As such wait times have never been longer. This section also contains Graded Pokemon cards from other Grading companies since PSA are very difficult to get anything out of at the moment. Featured in this section at the moment you will also find slabs from PokeGrade. Obviously if a product says PokeGrade in the title, its a PokeGrade card and will not reference PSA. 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. 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. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time and money grading cards with as many of the “new UK grading companies” as I could.

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Personally I believe the best view to take is that you are encapsulating an investment piece for the future. Try not to worry too much about the wait times 🙂 How to Submit Your Pokemon Cards For Grading Cards in this category are graded on the PSA Scale between 1 and 10, with 10 being a perfect card and 1 being a fair to poor card. All PSA graded cards come encapsulated in tamper evident PSA cases to preserve your cards and help them maintain their awesome conditions. The grade of each card in this section is clearly evident in the item titles and descriptions so please do shop with confidence.

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. Unfortunately, a very well trusted service here in the UK called Graded Gem, has ceased their relationship with PSA.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. Certainly for older and rarer Pokemon cards, Pokemon card values have increased exponentially in recent times. First let me tell you about my own personal experiences with CGC and PSA. My PSA Experience with Pokémon Cards