A 29-Card Modern PSA Order With Predictions & Financial Breakdown

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[@georgewoglom5371]

Chris, Thanks so much for the video. It makes me feel better when I send in cards and get similar results. Shows that it is hard to figur e out PSA when sending in cards!

[@Johndeplume.]

As always, thanks for your transparency, and all the breakdowns of pricing etc. It's very-much appreciated. I wasn't adding them up... saw a few losses and thought 'Chris might make a small profit, if lucky'. Was pleased to see it was a healthy profit/projected profit. Even after [Fe]ebay's fees (if selling via there), it's got to be over a 'bag of sand' profit. Can't grumble at that. 👍

[@monkabuda]

Thank you for the video. Very well done. At the end of the day the grading companies are always the real big winners with the $$$$.

[@sammyhill93]

Chris, this was a very well-balanced submission. Despite some of the uncertainties of PSA grading, you usually come out okay with some big hitters to make up for those small losses. I’m no Pats fan, but Matthew Slater is a legend in my book, that’s a great card to have. I really hope the induction of Devin Hester into the HOF opens the doors for ST legends like Slater, Josh Cribbs and so on. Special teams is a critical part of the game.

[@greglawrence4125]

These are some of my favorite videos you do. Great insights into your thought process on why to send, breakdowns of the wins and losses, just really helpful all around. Thank you Chris!

[@mikenaretta9187]

For the min. size card, I've heard that PSA will sometimes do that on based on the thickness of the card. If a card was in an old screw-down case, it likely got pressed in and made the width smaller than PSA's specifications. As another person posted, you can resubmit and sometimes that will get it through at PSA. Otherwise, the other grading companies would likely grade it without issue.

[@warrendinCLE]

Thanks Chris! I've had the same thing happen to me on a recent order with SGC I was banking on the 10s. Out of 30 cards I got 6 10s, 5 9.5, 9-9s the rest 8s and 8.5s. I still will never understand the price differential between 9s and 10s. It's absurd. Thanks for sharing!

[@terpfan2279]

Nice! Just sent in a 67 card post 1980 ( mostly junk wax) and 10 pre 1980 cards to PSA from a huge collection I bought. Just takes a few cards hitting 9s and 10s to be worth it Fingers crossed

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good luck!

[@ricecakejohnson]

Henry Cejudo was the champ several years ago, and also he was an Olympic champ in his earlier days. He retired too early from the UFC after he captured two belts in two different weight divisions, and he made a comeback to the UFC like a year or so ago(and I think he s had two fights since, which he lost both).

[@zachdelkus]

Well said.

[@tarsakh22]

Chris, did you see the interview with the PSA CEO saying they will now be documenting in their online database why a card was returned not graded? It was with Geoff's podcast you can find on YT. cheers!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I didnt see that interview but I heard the news that PSA will be doing grader notes in the near future.

[@tarsakh22]

@@collectorinvestordealer Suggestion: be nice if you made a reaction video for your channel going over the PSA news. There was a number of upcoming changes they talk about in the interview that some might not be aware of, and I'm sure all of us would enjoy hearing your level headed thoughts on the topics. Just a thought. :)

[@ACD1994]

@@tarsakh22 Which changes are you referring to?

[@richardbianco9674]

The grader notes will be express tier only for the foreseeable future so wouldn't have been avaliable on a submission like this

[@bourbonbeltcards6392]

Hey Chris. The Bonds was a redemption in 1996 Stadium. They inserted bronze, silver and gold “extreme” cards in packs and if your card won, you could redeem it for these

[@yankees2137]

The 1998 donruss prized collection of Ripken has a stated print run of 55

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Chris; An interesting experiment you might get try for the channel; take those “9” cards that you lost money on, crack them from their cases, and send them at the next expensive grading fee I think it’s $25 a card). I’d bet the cost of the fee you get at least 2 10’s back! Would be very interesting if PSA grades more liberally at higher submission prices. I know 2 collectors who sware by it (card submitted at lower prices getting better grades at high sub prices).

[@toddbaptista4027]

Cejudo a veteran. He was an Olympic wrestling gold medalist and 2 weight division champ. He’s like an Internet personality too. I think it would be pronounced sehudo.

[@Swoop187OG187]

A bunch of premium brands were issuing metal cards back in the mid-to-late 90's. I have quite a few metal hockey cards myself. If I remember correctly Donruss/Leaf produced a one-off insert/parallel set called something like "Leaf Steel", and they were metal cards - presumably a dense aluminium - and they came with a peel-off coating (like Topps Finest). They're actually pretty cool cards produced in an era where brands were throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks, when in reality it wasn't the cards themselves - there were a lot of awesome inserts, parallels and even base back in the mid-to-late 90's - it was the price point for the time. Some of those premium brands were pretty pricey, I mean $7.50-$10 bucks a pack sounds like nothing today, but back then, a regular pack of Topps was no more than .75 cents - not only that - but the premium brands gave you less cards, and at the time they were more of a "novelty".. Anyway, they still issue "metal cards" today, they're called Printing Plates, lol.... I wonder, will grading services grade printing plates?.. You'd think it would be tough to grade metal rather than cardboard.

[@Eliteco3]

From a long time submitter myself I can say these era cards are similar to the cards I send in. They are just being hammered because I feel the new graders only know how to grade ultra modern cards. My last order was absolutely brutal

[@NyckulasLowe]

May the 4th be with you too, sir lol. Sorry, I missed that opportunity on Saturday. You sound sick…hope you’re better soon. Thanks as always 🤘

[@mandogmac]

Tedy Bruschi is a Linebacker. Big big time fan favorite in New England. Team Hall of fame. Huge part of the Patriots dynasty. Lots of big plays. Captain, team leader. Survived a stroke and wrote a book. He’s actually my Favorite player. I named my dog after him.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good catch... my mistake on that.

[@BrewstaGreen]

Brew-Ski

[@simondaughtry4619]

Which name? Teddy or Brewski? They both go well.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

He was spectacular and was the heart of the Patriots while he played!

[@zeusdeuce7438]

It looks like he’s dropping into pass coverage on the card so I can see why he thought that

[@gregorybenoit8526]

I just got back an order I sent in late February. Had 10 cards for the MLB special and then 5 other sports cards. I got ten 10’s, four 9’s and one MINISIZE. My submitter said those have been happening a lot more frequently lately for whatever reason. 🤷‍♂️

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

Teddy B is a linebacker, (probably just a slip of the tongue).

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Oh good catch! Yeah my mistake.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

And it’s Brew-ski!

[@ryanfitzgerald2816]

@@Bradydog-in7ut Chris was watching those NFC Redskins games, not the Pats back in the 2000s

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

@@ryanfitzgerald2816 He needed to be watching in the 80’s if he wanted a sniff of a Super Bowl!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Zing!

[@iNeverHadMercy]

2:48 Chris brought in the "Voice Dub Actor" to finish up this segment

[@thomascourt4935]

I thought it was one of those, "puberty kicked in" moments!

[@iNeverHadMercy]

@@thomascourt4935 lol…especially when you have on earbuds 🎧 Chris gotta laugh out of it for sure! 🍻

[@DumpsterDivin_Ty]

That barry bonds was part of a set youd get direct from topps and its known as "1995 topps finest bronze". As far as i can tell they do grade them, including the football and the hockey sets. Or at least they used to grade them, which would suck as I have the football & baseball set I wanted to get graded 😔

[@ACD1994]

Best cards in the order were the Ripken's. But the Montana looks pretty good for the assigned grade! I think graders, should have to explain why a card; got the grade it did. Grader's Notes: Won't solve everything. However, if the difference between an 8 and a 9, and a 9 and 10, could be hundreds. Sometimes thousands of dollars; it would be good to know! Because if you ask me. Most people couldn't tell the difference. 🤷‍♂

[@TalkingBallCards]

PSA actually doesn’t charge for the MINISIZE. So no loss on that!

[@BP.cards.]

Would you consider resending the Mini-Size if you disagree with the grade?

[@TalkingBallCards]

@@BP.cards. yes, PSA stands for please submit again.

[@johnsherman8649]

I have that 95 SP all star Jordan, the Gold version in a PSA 9. It's one of my favorite Jordan in my PC.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

The gold parallel is tough!

[@randyworden5232]

Chris have you ever considered offering a service where you pre-screen cards and offer your expert opinion on how you think something might grade? Would save some of us some unnecessary submissions.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I have considered it but thats not really something I would want to do.

[@randyworden5232]

@collectorinvestordealer I can understand that...I doubt if you could charge enough to justify your time. Plus the whining from people if they didn't get the grade you predicted!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Yes those are two of the reasons I dont want to :)

[@itmeyo0]

gj chris as always !! for sure the voice of reason in the hobby !!

[@jphilfiker]

09 bowman chrome refractors are fire.

[@z165012]

Slater also in SPA, NT, Contenders, and Sterling...but yeah, most products missed him and overall not many cards of one of the best special teamers of all time, especially when you take away the returners

[@akimball7675]

No charge for min size. Just resub it. Out of 20 min sized cards I've had returned, ive resubbed 15, only 1 has been returned ungraded the 2nd time around.

[@robinrahmani4705]

Thanks for sharing

[@floydfanTN]

I think that Bonds was a Magnate. I have a couple of those from the 1994 set.

[@billyv604]

90% of my orders have cards coming back with the “CARDBOARD” I just don’t get it. Almost every single time.

[@markthompson7503]

I would like that Beltre rookie. Tough luck on these grades Chris. Better luck next time my friend.

[@rayfromphilly6969]

great cards chris. Congrats on the harper gold and the shohei's.

[@SwanhillCards108]

As always, thank you for the great content.

[@mackeymintle66]

“It just happens with PSA sometimes “… yeah, No. awful that this entity controls so much of the value of cards to so many collectors. It’s like taking career advice from a random window server at a drive through.

[@Bazookatom]

I'm interested in the Bonds. Did you find a value on it?

[@richardbianco9674]

Submit the " min size" to sgc. You'll still get pretty close to psa with the same grade after.

[@thomascourt4935]

That Slater card might be good to stash if he ever makes the Hall of Fame.

[@ryanfitzgerald2816]

I've founded several of his Bowman or Bowman Chrome RCs in 25 cent or $1 boxes over the past few years. One of my favorite overlooked guys.

[@wheetie7]

Did they charge for min size jordan. I didn't think they would.. and your a savy enough collector to know you just send it in again. And 90% chance they will grade it

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good catch... I think you are right that they did not charge me for that one either.

[@thenameless-2323]

Hey, that Jordan Star Quest. I have that in a Platinum. What would be the estimated value for that card in a Platinum? Graded a 9 by TAG. First and only by TAG. Thanks in advance

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Cool card! I really dont know what that would sell for.

[@ASMRPeople]

I too sent in a Bruschi bowman best RC hoping for a 10 & got an 8. They're pretty tough on those bowman best. I've sending in a lot of patriot hall of famers from the dynasty, but have been getting killed on the grades.

[@gargantuangoose24]

Wow! You got completely wrecked on this order.

[@thomascourt4935]

Is it me or does the right border of that Trout look noticeably bigger than the left border?

[@blixcards]

How much for the Goudey Scherzer and will it be for sale on COMC? Thanks for posting, I always enjoy the reveal videos.

[@JacksonLloyd952]

Amazing

[@Eugene67]

@TheSportsCardDad will purchase your Drew Brees card in 3, 2, 1...

[@Shaw_Cardboard_Treasures]

How do you value cards that have low pop count. Like I have few 1986 Ryan Sandberg they're only 1283 submitted and only 8 with a psa 10. Last psa 10 sale April 2020 for $1000. Psa price for 10 would go for $750. To me, that seems low. Would you list" a buy it now" or auction? And at what price would you expect to sell it?

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Cards with low pop counts, you have to make a best estimate based on whatever info you have. Often you have to just guess.

[@Rawstock92]

How do you view PSA grading in terms of liquidity and the value of liquidity in your business practice? (Are there better liquidity factors than grading/slabbing a card? - heard you mention it at the end with the Montana.)

[@collectorinvestordealer]

PSA is far more liquid than any of the other companies (or raw). This is important for my business.

[@mikekrantz7436]

If memory serves, Henry Cejudo (suh-who-doh) took the belt from Demetrius Mighty Mouse Johnson who is arguably the #2 overall pound for pound fighter in UFC history behind Jon Jones.

[@ryanfitzgerald2816]

2008 Olympic Wrestling champion before that probably helps the value a bit as well.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

The 99 Kobe card; Anyone know? I have a Larry Johnson card number out of 10…is it worth grading? I believe Johnson was a solid player but not a superstar.

[@dustendawin4657]

Henry Ceh-hudo is a gold medal winnning wrestler that had success in the UFC winning and defending the belt. He retired for a couple years and recently came back to fight for the belt again. He did not win and is waiting for another fight or maybe retire again. He has done enough to be in the UFC hof and he has a decent fan base.

[@andyb1319]

The Pareto Principle in action right here. 80% of gains driven by 20% of results. A little scary how often this is the case.

[@matthewessmann2429]

Ouch! Rough start to the video. Grading market again just astounds me. We let random people decide the value of cards. Do you always sell on eBay or do you sell at shows too? Bc I think it would be interesting to see the difference of selling cards on eBay after fees and shipping it compared to so shows where I feel everyone just buys at 70% comps bc they are flippers.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I actually don't sell much on ebay, I use other platforms.

[@matthewessmann2429]

Awesome. Do you find it a lot easier to sell modern cards graded as opposed to selling raw? I understand getting it a PSA 10 helps the value of the card but do you think that a card that sells for raw $45 would sell faster than a Psa 10 that sells for $200? I know when searching for a card for my personal collection on eBay I can’t stand seeing a bunch of PSA 8 or 9s on eBay and zero raw.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Generally, I have found it much easier to sell graded cards than raw. The exception would be ultra-modern.

[@jonathonsantamont8527]

So $20 wasted for them to do nothing. That’s ridiculous…. U submit it again, they grade it. Please Submit Again = PSA

[@JoeWashburnUTI]

Chris, please get a retractable(clicking) Sharpie. At least 2% of your viewers are driven mad by the capping and uncapping of the sharpie.

[@10thinningcards]

Cejudo is a UFC champion and USA Olympian he’s one of the goats of his weight class.

[@checkmugged]

You’ve done this before in the past and I just don’t understand it. Jordan raw value: $20 Grading fee: $20 Graded value: $15 Value added: -$25 (Your figures) If the raw value of the card exceeds the graded value of the card then just crack it open and sell it raw? Why would you take a bigger loss than you have to?

[@legendofsayker9170]

"making a mountain out of a mole hill" or so i would guess. The $25 loss is obviously not what he was intending. But taking the time to crack and the inherent risk of it simply might not be worth the effort. especially when he estimates a $1500 profit for this submission already. I don't know anything though. Maybe Chris will enlighten us.

[@gregorybenoit8526]

If a 10 goes for $150, most people take that gamble. Maths.

[@checkmugged]

@@gregorybenoit8526 I think you entirely misunderstood my post.

[@animalmother53]

Where did you purchase these raw cards? Is there a price limit you’re willing to spend for a raw card on eBay?

[@collectorinvestordealer]

The majority of these cards were part of large private collections I purchased.

[@popsmoke99]

PSA consistently releases the kick stand when the bike is in full stride...

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

PSA owes it to their customers to explain there grades. I despise those cards that look perfect getting 8 or 9’s! AND CHRIS; Being a 6 time Superbowl fan of The New England Patriots; Teddy Bruski’s name is pronounced like a beer- Brew-ski. One of the great Patriots Linebackers of all time. Even after suffering a stroke he came back to play spectacularly for a short period!

[@InternetMunchies]

Bro, Henry cejudo won a gold medal in the Olympics in freestyle wrestling, and then was a ufc champion

[@fredcard]

UFC legend, future hall of famer henry cejudo

[@TheBlackSheepPerspective]

Chris, which would be the best way to contact you in regards to presenting you an inherited card collection for sale? Love your channel btw! 🎉

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Thank you! Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@ACD1994]

@9:36 ''The Mailman doesn't deliver on a Sunday.''- Scottie Pippen

[@williamcollins8098]

Investment possibilities!!

[@blueodum]

Why minsize? You are forgetting what PSA stands for - hint - the P stands for Please.

[@Jv-fn5xg]

nice!

[@P99-v6n]

PSA grading notes 😂😂😂

[@landj8]

Henry Cejudo is a Olympic gold medalist in free style wrestling. He is also a two division world champion in the promotion. He recently returned to mma from retirement.

[@sethtanner1]

The king of cringe!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Thanks, I appreciate that

[@sethtanner1]

@@collectorinvestordealer haha! Henry Cejudo not you Chris!

[@rickjones3965]

Man u can forget 10s on those old cards anymore. PSA will throw u a bone and give u one every now and then

[@GoldenSlumber474]

I’m normally not a conspiracy theorist but my spidey senses have been telling me that PSA applies more stringent standards to the GOAT cards regardless of what they assure us. My opinion is based on viewing hundreds if not thousands of reveals & seeing similar disappointing results. Lower Pop counts keep higher graded GOAT cards in demand which ultimately helps the company’s bottom line by relying on collectors et al to continue trying for that elusive gem mint card with continual submissions & then cashing in on upcharges when one lucky submission makes it to 10 in very rare occasions which probably align with the next appearance of Halley’s comet. And no, I didn’t vote for Trump 😉

[@brettcb471]

It's pronounced Brew-ski, not Brew-she

[@ACD1994]

Favorite Beh-loo-shee: John or Jim?

[@ACD1994]

Don't want to influence your answer, but one was on a mission from God

[@simondaughtry4619]

@@ACD1994 ~the other was in a movie called "Thief" with James Caan and Willie Nelson.....one of my favorite Michael Mann movies.... before the whole Miami Vice franchise came to pass....

[@ACD1994]

@@simondaughtry4619 I like both. But Blues Brothers was one of my favorites growing up as a kid lol

[@honson7]

The Shohei Ohtani luck continues!

[@daviddavis8758]

that Kobe is iconic and beautiful can’t believe a PSA 9 isn’t worth grading!!!!!

[@Forthefunofthehobby]

To add what others have said about Cejudo while he is accomplished, he has a very cocky sometimes not likeable personality. Which imo don’t help his card prices.

[@tx_cardshark]

Henry Cejudo is an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and a former UFC champion in two divisions . Great athlete retired early and came back after a few years and lost , still active and training.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Thanks!

[@HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw]

He went on an incredible run but acted cringy and weird like a pro wrestler. Knocked the bottom out of his fanbase. He fights in the lower weight classes too, which have lower demand than HW

[@rockcundiff1761]

I just got back my 29 card sub with twenty one 10's and eight 9's. If you'd like, I'll pre-grade your cards for a fee

[@WalkingBenjamin]

At one time Henry Cejudo held two different title belts at the same time. He retired at the height of his career (4 years ago) and recently returned to the UFC

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Thanks!

[@scrwwea_nhl_hut5288]

I just continue to watch you grading videos and how PSA repeatedly screws you over with their completely subjective and arbitrary grading. I have to ask why you even bother anymore?? Is it really worth having 14 of 15 cards get a 9 or less just to get that one ten??

[@duewhit310]

Those grading companies are laughing all the way to the bank. You people are lost.

[@longlostsonicsfan]

Grading is so unattractive to me these days. Not enough added value and a monopoly in the service. Also, I believe the 1,500 added value is an overestimate unfortunately. Maybe your eBay account generates higher prices, but the average joe will not profit like that.

[@TheJankmaster]

Ceudo is cringy and is retired early because dumb, but was good and had some success. So might be sought

[@Lanatus]

I don’t collect or deal with sports cards but I feel the hobby is just getting hosed by grading companies. Every day Joe works to make money and all that disposable income is being sucked dry by grading companies and card makers with overproduced cardboard with no future value.

[@HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw]

A lot of people don't care about making profits but enjoy collecting and actually like the cards. They get a high off of it. The thrill of the chase. There's worse hobbies out there. People spend billions on beer and end up with just a bunch of aluminum cans. Or alcohol like Pappy Van Winkle lol you get a glass bottle.

[@ACD1994]

@@HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw Maybe they are the same people. I could see some of them anyway going to the bottle after losing on their profits (grades).

[@ChadRaush]

People act like grading companies haven’t been around for 30 years.

[@Depression_and_spatialawarness]

Henry kahootoe is trash. One of the worst players in the league. He was sent down to the minors last week.

[@roycehuffman399]

1:36 Cazzie Russell a common?!? We know basketball is less of your thing than Star Wars but c'mon Chris. #1 overall pick in the 1966 NBA draft. A common? Nah.

[@spic0li]

You had an Asian guy grading your cards that hates Jordan and loves Ohtani #psagradingvariables

[@JoshHallUtah]

Technically not first but first to write 1st lol 🥇

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Sorry that doesn't count :)

[@hellocollegejason198]

PSA continues to be trash

[@jerrelbean]

For someone who is supposedly a card expert he can't grade very well

[@ACD1994]

It's PSA who doesn't know how to grade very well