The Giant Professional Grading Thread

pfm · 2022-08-16T23:10:48.439Z

It reads as if you will definitely not get the special if you make changes. A lot of how psa operates has changed in the last 2 years so it’s tough to say anything conclusive unless someone has very recent experience with the same issue

eeveeteam · 2022-08-16T23:14:12.373Z

If I was in this situation, I would cancel my entire order. Wait until the next special that pops up, and send in your best cards then. You will have plenty of time to pre-grade all your cards.

ABC · 2022-08-16T23:18:20.915Z

@pfm That’s my feeling as well, not worth the risk. My recent e-mail to them (about something else) took 16 days for a reply, so I can’t wait for another. All well.

@eeveeteam The majority of the cards are pre-graded and worth sending. I just made the mistake of adding a few thinking that since they’re modern Japanese I should be able to find a few 10s. It’s my fault, next time I’ll get it all done ahead of time.

jonbo · 2022-08-16T23:26:36.665Z

Didn’t realize it gave you that warning, I knew you could edit submissions after completing them but I didn’t realize it would make a new one. I agree with pfm, based off that wording you most likely would not keep the special price.

pfm · 2022-08-16T23:54:43.489Z

I’m glad it worked out in the end

ABC · 2022-08-17T00:03:01.945Z

It seems the thread deleted my latest post for some reason.

Anyway, at the risk of double-posting here’s the fast responses I just got from PSA. Very helpful to know!

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kpod · 2022-08-17T00:10:55.406Z

That is correct. Editing your order will generate a new order number, and since it’s being generated after the special ends you won’t get the special pricing.

laneward · 2022-08-17T09:51:27.649Z

The lack of consensus on discord brings me here. Would the print line on the left hand side of this card affect the grading prospects of this card?

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themewcollector · 2022-08-17T10:07:27.494Z

yes

Dyl · 2022-08-17T22:23:08.621Z

Yes, print lines of any size will ultimately affect the surface grade of the card.

needszeebs · 2022-08-17T22:32:49.863Z

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Pour one out for my boy. Accidentally sniped him in the head with the screwdriver trying to get him out of the CGC slab </3

Dyl · 2022-08-17T22:38:52.478Z

Ouch, poor Vaporeon.

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stagecoach · 2022-08-17T22:41:49.573Z

Devastating.

needszeebs · 2022-08-17T22:44:08.966Z

In front of the Vape gang during eeveelution wars too

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stagecoach · 2022-08-17T22:51:09.495Z

I have 1st Edition sets Base through Neo Destiny. The holos were all previously PSA 8 or higher (a handful of strong 7s, like Typhlosion 17). They are, theoretically, all gradable cards.

Setting aside the answer “all of them”, which would be expensive and difficult for me to do, which cards would you recommend grading before selling? What are the “must grades”?

When I bought a lot of these cards, the difference between a NM raw and a PSA 8 was only $100-$200 difference, which hardly seems worth it considering the expense and the time investment with PSA.

jeverstones · 2022-08-17T23:33:03.352Z

If the goal is to sell, then 8s are not quite worth it (except for the few marquee cards, e.g. Charizard, Dragonite, Gengar, Snorlax, Lugia).

milousnowball · 2022-08-18T16:42:36.031Z

So I posted a while back and I’m not 100% sure on it, but finally got my gold star. I have my doubts that this is a “real” 10, especially when compared to the 9s I got on my other cards. I’ve never sold anything this valuable (or anything at all really) but I’m very tempted to put it up and get my collecting goals out the way (crystal celebi, celebi ex and gold star in a 9). You guys reckon just detailed photos or mention the edgewear?

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eeveeteam · 2022-08-18T16:46:45.872Z

To me, buying a 9 is buying the card, buying a 10 is buying the label.
So picture of front and back and sell it

cardstockpile · 2022-08-18T16:48:35.016Z

Definitely detailed photos. I would say add the edgewear to the description if it makes you feel better. People should be able to see it for themselves in the detailed pics. The fact that it got a 10 is not your fault. You paid for the grading professional to review your card. In their professional opinion it is a 10. I understand the concern but you have done nothing wrong

ORKY · 2022-08-18T17:12:41.040Z

Is anyone else’s PSA orders taking a Minute to get entered? My 50 sub has been sitting as arrived for 8 days