How to decide what Pokémon Cards to get Graded

In this video, I'll be sharing some tips to help you decide what Pokemon Cards to get graded with PSA, Beckett, or CGC. Today, I'll be submitting several cads to BGS and talking about my rationale for why I am going to grade these cards.
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[@angel1735]

Good luck with the grades. I like Beckett slabs but only with the gold and black labels.

[@fabiopolar]

It was so brutal to watch you open a case, this damage had to happen, i was surprised you didn't damage the first card too..

[@LegendofLuke]

This is how all the other KZbinrs did it… what do you suggest?

[@fabiopolar]

@@LegendofLuke I would suggest to use a "side cutters" (?) instead of that tongs (?), sorry I am no native speaker. Then you try to just clip of the upper part of the case following by putting a thin screwdriver down into the side gap of the case and gently leverage the whole front in one part. It's really dangerous to split the case into many parts, I mean you witnessed that yourself :D Next time will be better for sure ;)

[@christianreuber6523]

Hey, I would just like to say that this was a very interesting and in many cases informative video, and I know it was almost half a year ago since you posted it, and I’m sure you have learned a ton since then when making videos. However, I did notice some small errors with some of your information, for one some of the cards that you assessed were a bit damaged, light scratches or dents which would obviously impact the price of the card and weather or not it is reasonable to grade. Also in the case of grading cards to flip or profit from it is very important to take into consideration fees such as shipping and tax. Overall it was a great video and was very entertaining, but I just want to mention some of the errors so that people can have the make the most educated decisions with which cards to grade and how to spend their money!

[@milky7439]

Another FANTASTIC video Luke also today is my birthday letss go

[@LegendofLuke]

Happy birthday! 🎉

[@milky7439]

@@LegendofLuke Appreciate it

[@Tianchrisy]

Have you seen an improvement on their website for beckett? I submitted not too long ago and there website was horrendous to navigate. Another issue is that their pop reports are all over the place not as accurate as i would like.

[@TheDerpHero]

Nice video! That hurt watching you crack that charizard though 😢

[@LegendofLuke]

Yeah… 😩

[@zerokool-2058]

Please make a video showing how to store your cards? Like I’ve been using the ETB and stuff like that for storage even for my graded and one touch cards. But need like a better solution. Since when we get together we bring our collection to show others.

[@JFkendama]

bruh a binder or hard sleeves.

[@mrs.quills7061]

I have that same ancient new from my childhood it was in perfect condition until my old ex friend took it out and bent it on me when I was like 14, my heart was crushed that day 😔

[@LegendofLuke]

🥲 traumatizing.

[@milky7439]

What a loser who does that good thing you aren't there friend anymore

[@Poke_Geek]

@@LegendofLuke Luke I think we have a scammer among us 👆👆

[@LegendofLuke]

@@Poke_Geek ah thanks for the heads up!

[@Poke_Geek]

@@LegendofLuke u got it!

[@gunshinestate124]

Always crack slabs from a top corner then work the sides to free the card 🫠

[@MarketScraper]

Darn sorry that cracking the case damaged your card 😢. Question, can you send your cased cards to another grading company to regrade?

[@trygvek]

Yes, most grading companies offer a regrading service

[@_______5834]

Rip to your card my dude but don't be sad it just wasn't meant to be.

[@mikeblaze365]

I'd love a review on this for 2023

[@LegendofLuke]

Thanks for the feedback Mike! This was made fairly recently, and a lot of the principles should still be relevant; but is there anything you think I missed that you’d like me to cover in a future video?

[@mikeblaze365]

​@@LegendofLukejust a different view of grading how to know what cards should be bought for grading

[@MarketScraper]

The dragonite looks like it might have a very very slight bend/indentation when looking at the back lower left hand side edge 2/3rds down the card or so. If true that could take a significant hit. But I'm not a grading expert. Let me know after closer review if you notice what I'm talking about or not.

[@thejudge8691]

How is it 40 bucks for you? I want to get one of my cards graded and it's 79

[@LegendofLuke]

I can’t remember what the pricing was at the time I submitted, but I think it’s actually even cheaper now, plus you save more money by sending in multiple cards because you pay flat shipping and insurance fees.

[@krisrawk]

I know this is a few months old so you probably know by now but NEVER crack a case across the card. That's just common sense. Clip the top corners and pry the rest open.

[@LegendofLuke]

That’s what I did.

[@krisrawk]

@@LegendofLuke Maybe your first two clips, but the last clip you had the pliers pointing towards the top of the card exactly where the crease happened. You clipped too deep towards the card

[@LegendofLuke]

@@krisrawk no that’s not what happened. I had the exact same process for both. The crease didn’t come from the pliers. It came from lifting the top plate up but it had not been fully separated from one side of the back.

[@user-km6ot7ce5i]

Should I get my golden Pokemon card graded k

[@LegendofLuke]

Which one is it? Is it in good condition?

[@JusZard]

Nice cards ! Who is we ? Do you have a investment partner? I’m so sorry about the zard I have a few for sale :( makes me so sad

[@LegendofLuke]

Lol no investment partner. I guess I sometimes say we ‘cause I feel like we’re all in this together. 😂

[@JusZard]

I lost a $5,999 reverse halo dragonite in a hotel I stayed at bro I’m sorry

[@LegendofLuke]

Ah man, I’m sorry; that’s terrible 😞

[@frixzt]

Well today I definitely learned to never crack my slabs, sucks that we had to ruin a zard

[@trangtrong3967]

Pain

[@maxwellgonzalez8418]

Deamm

[@Poke_Geek]

PSA over everythang!

[@MrPelletty]

A card should be worth $75 or more in a psa 9 or have personal importance to you. everything else don't grade.

[@huckstaunfiltered8200]

The oil from your skin, make sure I never let you hold any of my PC