Should you send your sports or trading cards out for grading?
In this video, we break down the ultimate step-by-step pre-grading inspection process so you can accurately evaluate your cards before submitting them to PSA, BGS, SGC, or CGC!
Sending the wrong card in for grading can cost you time and money. Learn how to inspect the key pillars of a cards condition:
- Centering: How to check front and back ratios to spot off-center cards early.
- Corners: Spotting dinged, soft, or frayed corners that destroy gem-mint grades.
- Edges: Checking for chipping, rough cuts, and color loss along the borders.
- Surface: Identifying hidden scratches, print lines, dimples, and surface gloss issues under proper lighting. Plus watch for stains and spots.
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