You have vintage Pokemon cards in near mint or better condition – even more so if Holographic, 1st Edition, Error Cards, or rare Promos. 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.

First let me tell you about my own personal experiences with CGC and PSA. My PSA Experience with Pokémon Cards 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. 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.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 Whether you’re looking to increase the value of your cards, or simply protect them, I believe grading Pokemon cards is indeed worth it. I've only ever had my cards graded with the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), but I do have some opinions from personal experience.

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.CGC– Has a long history in grading comic books, and has naturally transitioned to Pokemon cards in recent years Graded Card Carry Case Trading Card Storage Briefcase for Graded Card Slabs PSA BGS SGC Csg Hga and one-touch holders

So much abuse,” says Kane Crosfill, who runs GetGraded, the first of the new UK grading companies to come to market. “Sleepless nights kind of abuse.” Spelling Butterfree “Butterfry” was a particularly bad day. Multiple times he has debated whether the stress is worth it. 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. 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?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. What’s nice though is that you still get that wow-factor when you open it up, and there’s just enough room to read the PSA label and eject the card you want. Michael Jordan nba hoops basketball card, #200, PSA grade 7, Trading card collectible, Nbahoops card, Graded cards, vintage card However there is another trusted company called Ludkins Collectables that although remain closed for submissions, hopefully when PSA reinstate cheaper tier levels, they will open again too. What to Expect From a PSA Return Resale Values– Despite being new to the market, do they have the potential to add value to your cards