Honestly grading is usually done the same way. You're just paying for the brand. You can buy a black shirt for 7 bucks but if you buy the same black shirt made by Nike, just with that logo, the price is now 30 or 50 bucks! I think it's stupid!! We're just always told PSA is better, but they are getting more expensive, and bad reviews now. It's time we take them out! Go somewhere cheaper and get your card graded! It most likely the same way!
@treysomerandomnumber2 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right. PSA just has better marketing. That’s literally it.
@Andy-zz9zzАй бұрын
Sent my stuff to degree, I think they will be a top company soon from sending your cards in to getting them back it’s super easy and they are consistent. Although their grading is tough, but fair. They definitely don’t hand out 10’s which is a good thing in my opinion. Haven’t had a 10 yet from them just sent in another bath
@AnthonyGiallourakis2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review TTP. I think for getting your non PSA 10 category chase cards graded, slabbed, and to prove they are genuine, this service at these prices make a lot of sense. Take a typical $20 card you might buy on EBAY. Maybe it's a bit off centered and you know it's not going to pull a PSA 10, but it's a 9 or 8. Send it in to these folks and for $15 more, you get something someone else might give you $50-$70 for. I think there is a market for that kind of collector who wants something slabbed and graded but doesn't want to pay $250 for something just a very little bit better (PSA 10 of the same card). I will try this service thanks to your video.
@thunderbunny57802 жыл бұрын
It has lower cost cause no one really cares about these card companies. The slab hold no value outside of the cards actual price. The labels look ugly. Not a fan of this grading service.
@dragonfistX2002 жыл бұрын
YeahI'm not high on any of these new upcoming grading services. I can understand not going through PSA right now cause they charge $150 for submission but just go to cgc or beckett.
@YocoWheelin2 жыл бұрын
I like the labels, nice and clean. I refuse to use, or buy CGC as I can't stand the label, they look super cheap.
@staylifted23262 жыл бұрын
And funnily enough cgc grades pretty hard so their values are usually higher end
@eranderson262 жыл бұрын
Do the cards move or shift around inside the slab at all from what you’ve noticed?
@Soul212 жыл бұрын
@@eranderson26 Degree does shake as well as Psa, but weirdly enough CGC doesn't shake
@evancarterlapwai Жыл бұрын
Shouldn't all tens be 11s since u got perfect scores everywhere?
@marktrevor76742 жыл бұрын
I think that all of these pop up grading companies just strengthen the brand of the big 3. More cards going into slabs that nobody wants leaving the ones in PSA/BGS/CGC cases less numerous and more desirable.
@samafc12 жыл бұрын
Yeah how I see it tbf, they need to rework their whole approach if to actually take on the big 3
@Doors0672 жыл бұрын
right!
@coalfactorys62772 жыл бұрын
I think the presentation of the labels and the case itself is what shows how professional the company is or wants to be. Bgs labels are very high end looking these labels looks like something made from Microsoft paint. If the labels were made high end and sleek I think these new companies would be taken a bit more seriously. The effort you put into your product and website shows alot about the companies dedication to quality and providing a product that is competitive to its rivals.
@williambenoit84827 күн бұрын
Great company and In 10yrs will be a top 5 grading company watch. Love them only use them to grade all my cards
@Dilemma0092 жыл бұрын
You should submit some off center. One with bad backing. Another with some kind of scratch or print line. To really understand how well or strict of grading they do. Good video though
@sterlinggrinnell40822 ай бұрын
Have to let you know they have started doing the sub grading on the back of the card slabs now. It's very nice and well I'm going to be doing a slab open and regrade. PSA is not one to give out 10s lightly and well I think PSA is alittle bias.
@Fragle814 ай бұрын
Considering THEY asked you to send in your cards I wonder if they gave you a better grade for your positive review (we’ll give you a higher than normal grade if you give us a great review kind thing)
@turbo05892 жыл бұрын
Can't say I like the lable, looks awful actually. I don't see these PSA wannabes doing well at all, there are too many of them and they all use PSA's cases which just shows how uncreative they are. Good video though!
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!
@jessepolowin23392 жыл бұрын
Degree 11? Is this company associated with Spinal tap or something?
@lucypoopies6 ай бұрын
The grading scale goes up to 11?... Let me guess, is Nigel Tufnel their CEO?
@brotherlongshadow8854 Жыл бұрын
I hope this company makes it. It's a shame it kills the value of the card. Makes no sense. Shouldn't have to pay a fortune to some big company for a card that's value is lower than the price you pay to get it graded. Seems like an enormous rip off when those companies can afford to do it cheaper.
@pokepopper14532 жыл бұрын
We definitely need a few more companies out there to keep the market more competitive, but atm it seems not everyone wants to give the newer companies a break. Hopefully some do stick around to start and prove their worth. It's a shame though how those slabs have subgrades but you have to flip the slab and scan the code to see them, seems to kill the worth of having them really. Most people imo like to see all in one go, and some who have their slabs on display will fell like they've lost out a little having subgrades that are not visible, unless the slabs spun round and scanned. But yeah, that grade 11 thing is a bit weird and extra 😅
@randommatt2240 Жыл бұрын
The Pokémon cards that are gold in your background are those fake or real
@nelsonjosorioruiz9 ай бұрын
Everything is great about the video but whats the website and how to grade your card would be a great video to make
@motomon98482 жыл бұрын
I looked into degree before and was not impressed. The three point grading system seems very strange.
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Yea, they’re trying to be innovative, but it ends up being kind of meh.
@Black_Magic_Pearl2 жыл бұрын
Their point system is too low. Very hard to establish a “grade” when there is such a small range. For example: mew had multiple edge and corner wear compared to Lillie but both got a 2/3. I do agree that the mew shouldn’t be considered 1/3 but there’s no in between
@randomisedmaterial2 жыл бұрын
100% agree I was just about to say this too
@cogitoaprendo10172 жыл бұрын
I just did my 5 for 50 a couple weeks ago. I checked my centering before submitting because I wanted to send my best cards. All centering was within the 60/40. I have been checking their certificates, and all 5 of mine received 8's. That being said, all surfaces got a 3, most edges got 2's and all centering got one, except for 1 card which got a 1. I will double check when I get them back, but kind of disappointed considering I checked the centering with a card check card. Curious, tough. Certificates are available for look-up, but have not received my bill yet. Looking forward to getting them back and checking them out. I think I am more saddened by the lack of variety. lol. I do love the look of the Degree labels and looking forward to seeing them in hand.
@lewisistheman-PSN Жыл бұрын
A 10 with them isn't a 10. Their highest grade is 11.
@TKKCollector2 жыл бұрын
Nice to have some cards slabbed at these price points, especially if it’s just a hold. Of course, we are just binder people right now.
@samanthagray32012 жыл бұрын
I agree, I think the best way to utilize the smaller companies is by sending cards you want to protect but won’t necessarily blow up in value
@RedKnight. Жыл бұрын
Better price than PSA
@FitForeGolf_2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. They just reached out to me. I plan on doing this. 👍🏻
@darylpoosay2 жыл бұрын
I feel like degree is worth a shot
@musaahmet2 жыл бұрын
2nd
@coltoncollects2902 жыл бұрын
Nice Video! 👍
@dwah19862 жыл бұрын
I hate that they put "Pokemon" and not "Pokémon" on the labels...
@gromexecutive2 жыл бұрын
Good catch
@buffpoketrainer Жыл бұрын
Many thanks.. I place my order but haven't sent them because i had my doubts.
@lupevaldovinos88009 ай бұрын
I will definitely send my cards here. PSA is too expensively and provide what i think is the same service of keeping cards protected 😁
@samafc12 жыл бұрын
Stop putting colours on the labels that contrast bad with the yellow in English cards, it should be neutral white - black - grey-not stupid red yellow green or aces stupid colour match
@Kiidxswagg512 жыл бұрын
How does shipping a card work for them? Do they take money from me or does usps? I’ve never shipped cards to be graded but I really wanna
@UAintGotNoYeezys2 жыл бұрын
Hybrid grading approach is the best grading company meant for TCG. The custom labels look the best over any other company and the grading is very fair. I’d suggest them to you!
@jerrysanchez5453 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea.wish they explained how you get the 11 grade.also like the price.just going to have to see how they do in the long term if it's going to give any values
@pitydate2 жыл бұрын
Labels look way cooler than the super dull psa and cgc I really like the companies that color match to a card, even though I know it's more valuable to have the PSA ones. Slabs are inherently ugly and it's nice to see companies trying new things
@DOC_9512 жыл бұрын
My brother, you were just at 10k now on the road to 13k, I think you’ve hit that exponential growth curve!!
@anthonysmiley3694 Жыл бұрын
I keep seeing these guys ads on Facebook and like you said I agree the pricing is phenomenal and labeling is beautiful. But without a huge boom in them they are just a way to get cards slabbed rather than make money off of
@Mark-AnthonyJ2 жыл бұрын
I got my cards back pretty quickly. This company is super legit and it’s easy to categorize my cards by the color of the grade as well. I wanted to come back and thank you after receiving my first batch. I’m sending all my cards there.
@EricDrinksWater2 жыл бұрын
3+3+3+1=11
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Bingo
@dominickmagoon57312 жыл бұрын
I think dent is plus 1 and creases are plus 1
@jeremydeetz35932 жыл бұрын
How can I tell if a 2 player starter set is first edition or reprinted? I got a few for Christmas over 20 years ago and I want to open them but I'm afraid to.
@A12-b1x2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Top 10! The video along w the comments will help people make a decision
@Doors0672 жыл бұрын
👎
@kody87patten2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Hello there. I'm a little confused. Could I get some help please? I have the submit forms printed out. On the page(card list) there's a small box saying IMPORTANT: You will be charged for return shipping costs with insurance solely based on the value that you write on this form(s). The Total is Value of the cards that I'm sending in is roughly $240.00. Are they going to hit me with the Insurance value of these cards and shipping plus the $50 for 5 cards?
@kody87patten2 жыл бұрын
Is this going to cost me over $300 to grade 5 cards? I'm really confused.
@EriktheHeartless2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, I have not had any cards graded yet but the more you know right.
@anime86442 жыл бұрын
Question is, do they grade Weiss Schwarz
@paulh9092 жыл бұрын
I agree with your comments about ACE grading regarding the coloured labels. Glad I weren't the only one! It's all about the simplicity of the label and not colour schemed that is different for every card
@samafc12 жыл бұрын
Yeah the labels should be plain the card is the art not the case n label, hate all the colours
@xileets2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know how hard it is to crack those slabs...
@wolfknight86712 жыл бұрын
You really shoulda labeled this degree or dis agree lmfao
@qualaup2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like ANY coloured label. I don’t like the fond and the lay-out of this company. It looks home brew. Just put a designer on the job. And yet, yeah just another grading company. Degree 11…doesn’t resonate. It looks better dan ACE grading, those labels are so stupid cheap. I stick to PSA. Worth wise the best option. How many grade companies will still pop up while psa is closed?…😄
@Dilemma0092 жыл бұрын
I like competition. If they can fund a niche way of entering the scene. I agree with the 11 statement. Maybe it was done because 10+++ has been done. Yet 11 is odd lmao
@jeremydeetz35932 жыл бұрын
Also, my son and I appreciate the videos you're putting out. The celebration vids really helped us in terms of what he had and needed to get.
@MisterStubstep2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review! Never heard of them
@jay-bdope54502 жыл бұрын
I like how transparent you are with your promo 👍🏻 might send a few for reference 👌🏻
@BatmanbutimFat2 жыл бұрын
20 cards for 300$ thats not a bad deal
@Mark-AnthonyJ2 жыл бұрын
Dude this company better thank you for sure. I’m sending my cards here from now on. Thanks.
@Mark-AnthonyJ2 жыл бұрын
Plus the color coding will help with my library storage and categorizing.
@Mark-AnthonyJ2 жыл бұрын
I got my cards back pretty quickly. This company is super legit and it’s easy to categorize my cards by the color of the grade as well. I wanted to come back and thank you after receiving my first batch. I’m sending all my cards there.
@ichigoichigo2 жыл бұрын
PSA/BGS only for me I can’t take all these new companies srs
@dragonfistX2002 жыл бұрын
I'd add CGC as only other respectable option beside psa and beckett as they at least had history in grading comic books before they started their card grading service
@IceyDefeat2 жыл бұрын
The actual video was great but it mildly weirded me out the box looked already opened before the video started
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
I cut it open prior to make sure there were 5 cards present.
@IceyDefeat2 жыл бұрын
@@Top10Pokemon Totally reasonable thanks for the reply
@realbillymiller10112 жыл бұрын
Graded up to 11 ? Can't wait until a grader starts grading cards out of 20. Good review bud!
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Doors0672 жыл бұрын
we grade to 69.5!
@andresguerrero78332 жыл бұрын
Degree take notes🥰😘
@Martinsrulesd00d2 жыл бұрын
DSG Grading whennnn
@wolfknight86712 жыл бұрын
You really shoulda labeled this degree or dis agree lmfao
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
😆
@richardburke39132 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us viewers in on another option for grading
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@dominickmagoon57312 жыл бұрын
I wonder if crease is 1 and dents is 1 that adds to 11
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
🤷♂️
@jaderabbit87262 жыл бұрын
The grades looked good
@anthonyvaf16842 жыл бұрын
Not going to lie the label looks boring af
@Mark-AnthonyJ2 жыл бұрын
Compared to a red border on a white background like PSA? Lmao
@1coolnika1332 жыл бұрын
Let me try 4 9s and a 10 b4 I watch
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
Not a bad guess!
@1coolnika1332 жыл бұрын
@@Top10Pokemon hey nice I trust you wouldn't send a card less than a 8. they seem to be fair as far as not just trying to give you all impressive grades for advertisement
@GoliathusGaming2 жыл бұрын
Cgc psa or binder
@grabbaren2 жыл бұрын
Based
@scotturban542 жыл бұрын
Been hooked on HGA.
@xXRetroGearXx2 жыл бұрын
Those statues are badass thank you for the review
@dylanwuamett15782 жыл бұрын
Hga is really nice custom labels so the custom labels aren’t stupid and sold prices show it little guy
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
😆
@alexy8772 жыл бұрын
Hey love your show! Any chance of you making a video on MetaZoo??
@Top10Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
I've been reviewing some Metazoo boxes and cards on my weekend auctions of the week segment.
@alexy8772 жыл бұрын
@@Top10Pokemon that’s perfect! Thank you for replying.