Searching for Gradable Pokémon Cards at local card shops... (Buyer POV)

I went hunting for Pokemon cards at my local game stores to see if I could find 10 Pokemon cards to get graded with PSA.
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[@andrewf6783]

I would sum up my experience with PSA as if you see anything wrong at all, it's not going to get a ten. The pinched layers on the umbreon imo is going to drop that pretty severely. Scratches on the back are another auto 9 or less

[@LegendofLuke]

Yeah you could be right.

[@glitchyoaks]

What was the price for the 9 cards you got?

[@joecameron3674]

I use only PSA and just about everyone I know uses PSA. With sports cards there is always a premium with cards graded with PSA so it was surprising hearing you being so negative about them. In my opinion Beckett will always come in second place. Love your stuff, keep making them and I'll keep watching.

[@LegendofLuke]

Thanks for watching! I don’t dislike them - I just prefer Beckett slabs. I’m not a fan of PSA’s label and I don’t like that they can upcharge you. But PSA is certainly well-respected and the most used grading company.

[@joecameron3674]

@@LegendofLuke Not real thrilled with the whole upcharge either.

[@Jertwig]

Great video idea Luke, was just wondering what camera you use while you were showcasing your cards?

[@LegendofLuke]

I use a Sony ZV-E10 (www.amazon.com/dp/B09BBLH4SG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_KWPRK6KJMGANAAJWBPNQ?linkCode=ml2&tag=lukeseavers09-20) … with a 15mm Sigma lens (www.amazon.com/dp/B077BWD2BB/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TP9PT5DN3NDMK944REBK?linkCode=ml2&tag=lukeseavers09-20)

[@dcsoda1]

It feels so hard to tell with the textured cards. I’m very curious how they look at those.

[@JandJ_PokemonHunters]

That location is close to you but it's so far from me lol. I ended up getting 2 of the TG23 umbreons from their main location and both came back 10s. Hopefully you can have the same luck as well

[@LegendofLuke]

Nice! We’ll see 🤞

[@keyframeclips]

I pulled the fuecoco from that skelidurge art set recently and it looks really good. I figured I would check what it might be worth and was really surprised to see a 10 is around $90, might just send it in.

[@LegendofLuke]

Awesome!

[@keyframeclips]

@@LegendofLuke I meant to say it’s only about $11 raw so it would be really good for something like this video if you’re searching around again in the future. Modern doesn’t usually let you nearly 10x your money from grading.

[@PeacockTCG.]

idk if im not seeing it but on the psa website i cant find anything that says 14$ per card for any service.

[@LegendofLuke]

Unfortunately, I think it was only for the month of June. I wish I could’ve gotten this video out sooner for that reason, but it just didn’t work out. I was even cutting it close to get in on the June special.

[@PeacockTCG.]

@@LegendofLuke eh for me it wouldent have made a difference i plan to do a submission after dallas collect a con next week so either way i would have missed it by 8 days haha. I like the videos btw, what type of stuff do you look for when grading i noticed in the video mabye you cut it out but there were tons of good flips on cards in a 10 well over 200% on many of the cards in some of the cases i saw.

[@LegendofLuke]

@@PeacockTCG. I look for popular Pokemon. I check condition. It also can be based on budget. I knew I wanted 10 cards so I wasn’t buying anything too far over $100.

[@tyhoff09]

I’ve never graded with PSA so I’m interested to see how these do!! Unfortunately we won’t know subs :(

[@rene3179]

Luke I saw you at cardparty gen 2! I wanted to say hi but you were too busy! See you at gen 3!

[@LegendofLuke]

Aw man! I’m sorry I missed you - definitely say Hi next time!

[@steven_ryan]

Dang those are some clean cards. Good luck!

[@LegendofLuke]

Thanks. We shall see!

[@Jste75]

suicune v psa 9, entei v psa 9, charizard ex psa 9, umbreon vmax psa 10, glaceon vstar psa 10, umbreon v psa 10, eevee psa 10, gouging fire ex psa 9, mewtwo psa 9, crobat psa 8

[@LegendofLuke]

Ok! Four 10s wouldn’t be bad.

[@Pokemon_mentalhealth]

Sweet video buddy. BGS IS LIFE

[@LegendofLuke]

Thanks bro! You’re a BGS fan too?

[@familyfunflatwithjess7090]

Is it me or do dad's always buy the same cards..tag team abit different but I know this is a dad buy..my dad has all those

[@JWCustoms]

That Mewtwo/Mew card looks awesome. I’m mad I missed that era of Pokémon.

[@LegendofLuke]

Yeah that’s a great one! Not too expensive either… for now.

[@camdoesstuff1310]

Another banger video

[@LegendofLuke]

Thanks Cam!

[@BryanPlays227]

first

[@LegendofLuke]

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