SGC Reveal- National Pick-Ups! Better To Buy Raw Cards Or Graded?

SGC reveal of 5 vintage Clemente baseball cards. Two of the cards are the biggest cards I bought at the National Sports Card Convention this year! I show the prices I paid for the cards and what they would cost already graded. I also give my thoughts on why buying raw usually works out well for me! Let’s see if I should have bought these cards already graded!
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[@SammyThunder]

Great submission Theo. I love the format of seeing the plus/minus. It's fun to see. I also appreciate you being honest and sharing when grades don't go your way. We all have that experience.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@SammyThunder Yeah, sometimes an L will happen, but I appreciate that Sammy and I’m glad you enjoyed the reveal! 😊

[@Clayton-kf3su]

Man, that ‘62 Post Canadian is awesome. Love it. Those ‘61 & ‘62 stamps are sets are both great. Love the panels and the albums.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Clayton-kf3su On 4 collectors, next Wednesday- we ranked the best insert sets of the 60’s, you’re gonna enjoy it! Thanks brother, I appreciate it! 👊🏻

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Congrats, Theo! Great cards.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@billyballgamesportscards thanks Billy! 👊🏻

[@BringingTheHeat-VBC]

love this segment. You always do so well with SGC. Keep on keepin on.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@BringingTheHeat-VBC Pettyyy!!! Thanks brother, I’m very happy to add these beauties to the collection!

[@vintageonvintage817]

Hey Theo, Congratulations on a really solid return. The Plaks card is new to me, really sweet looking card! Like the format of showing cost vs. value. Well done my friend!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@vintageonvintage817 Glad people like the format, fun for me as well! Plaks, with 3 big HOFers aren’t available very often, so definitely a big pickup! Thanks so much Steve!

[@Valuevintagecards-Aaron]

Great stuff! The Canadian Post and 62 Venezuelan are both fantastic sets. Love the stuff you don't see everyday.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Valuevintagecards-Aaron Thanks man! Yeah I’m really enjoying all the food issue cards and scarce cards I’ve been collecting and grading. It’s been a lot of fun! Appreciate you watching!

[@markstein1916]

Thank goodness you used SGC. Can you even imagine how ugly the PSA encapsulation would’ve been on those odd-sized cards?

[@ClementeCollector]

@@markstein1916 Yeah, I definitely love how these cards look in the Tux! Thanks for watching Mark!

[@JoeWoodCollector-Doug]

What an awesome submission and even better selection of cards sent in. Congratulations Theo , well done !!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@JoeWoodCollector-Doug Thanks man!!! I definitely am pumped! Appreciate you watching, have a great week!

[@concretebuddy59]

Very cool reveal. I think you did very well. Nice looking cards Theo. I really like the Plaks card at the end of the video.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@concretebuddy59 Yeah, SGC was very fair! The Plaks is really a unique and cool card, thanks George!

[@signsofthepastime]

Always good to see these reveals, Theo. You made out pretty well. The Plaks checklist is awesome! First time seeing that. Good job bro!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@signsofthepastime Well, it’s cool to show someone something new! Thanks Hugo, I appreciate the support! 👊🏻

[@Baseball2009.]

Seeing the price comparisons is really informative, great video!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Baseball2009. Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@TheDadsAreHere]

Hey Theo, I love the color on that 62' stamp panel. That format for +/- is legit. Great job!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@TheDadsAreHere Well thanks for overlooking the bad handwriting! 🤣 Love the unique stuff Topps put out in the 60’s! Thanks for watching!

[@memphis370z]

I've never seen the '68 Plaks before. It's beautiful! Congrats and thanks for sharing all of your returns!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@memphis370z The Plaks are pretty scarce, being a test issue. But the fact there are so many HOFers on it, makes it hard to find. Thanks man, I’m definitely stocked.

[@jpcards]

Great reveal, Theo, and congrats on adding five awesome graded cards to your collection.That Plax is really cool, same with the Post, but the Venezuelan for me takes the cake. That's a great card and looks dapper in the tux! Thanks for sharing.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@jpcards Thanks so much John! The Venny is definitely the card for me, I’ve wanted for a long time. It’s Clemente’s first Venny as well, which I love as well. Glad you enjoyed the reveal, thanks for the comment!

[@robertlanham7830]

Love these unique items you keep finding! The only thing I’ve never been able to ‘jive’ with is the Venezuelan cards. Idk why; just never have felt those cards in any player or year for some reason. But keep building one of the best Clemente collections around anywhere, Theo! You rock brother!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@robertlanham7830 I get it, the vennys are more history of the card and scarcity- because most of the Topps cards look nicer. I do feel, the 64 vennys, with the black backs and 64 retirados are better than the normal set. That’s really flattering Robert, thanks man, I appreciate it!!

[@scottmaz2428]

Awesome SGC reveal and Is financials. Really enjoyed my friend

[@ClementeCollector]

@@scottmaz2428 Thanks Scott! 👊🏻

[@thecardpyle]

Well done my man, sweet cards/stamps... love the stamps!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@thecardpyle nice! The stamps are cool and Howard was a great player also! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mathbowler2782]

Congratulations on getting those beautiful cards slabbed up. The last one looks amazing!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@mathbowler2782 Thanks Man! I’m definitely happy with them!

[@ken-pr2df]

Awesome Clemente reveal Theo!! You have an amazing collection!! What Clemente card are you searching for next? Enjoy your channel!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ken-pr2df I never search for one card because I don’t want to overpay… but I really want a 68 bazooka and Clemente for mayor- so those would be awesome! I appreciate the kind words Ken, thanks so much! 😀

[@royakard8536]

I think these videos are fun, and I hope you do more. Glad you got some nice pickups at the national. I sat at home and snagged a nice sgc 5.5 Lew Alcindor rookie that weekend.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@royakard8536 Well that’s a great pick-up! Congrats! Glad you liked the format, I’ll definitely do more of these in the future!

[@halfcenturycollectingcards]

Lot of fun in this video-- some very cool Clementes too.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@halfcenturycollectingcards Thanks!!! 😊

[@stuke1976]

Great pickups! Love that plaques checklist.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@stuke1976 Thanks Stuke, glad to have it! 😊

[@ACD1994]

@10:20 This is a unique item. I don't think I've seen that before. Good stuff, Theo

[@ClementeCollector]

@@ACD1994 Always cool to introduce collectors to different card sets! Thanks for watching Andrew! 😊

[@cryptonite8495]

The problem with Post and Bazooka is that a lot of kids thought they were supposed to cut INSIDE the lines, which would make the card look better. How were they to know that grading companies decades later would want the dashed lines intact on all sides.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@cryptonite8495 I definitely agree and have said that, especially the dashed line on the bazookas. Kind of crazy that grading companies want the lines. I think, they should have a min size, based on measuring inside the lines. One time SGC graded a cereal card A- evidence of trimming?!? 🤣 instead of min size! I was like that’s ridiculous! Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@jimfalkler9361]

Hi Theo. You added some awesome Clemente cards to your collection. SGC did a great job on the grading.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@jimfalkler9361 Thanks Jim!! Yes SGC was very fair! Appreciate the comment!

[@mookiechillson]

Whoa! A Heath Miller grab to start! What a cool bunch of cards dude. You did well!!!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@mookiechillson Heeeeaaattthhh!!!Touchdown! LOL, thanks Mookie!!!

[@BugzMcgutz]

Nice pickups! Love those Post cereal cards!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@BugzMcgutz They are soo cool, I have them all together in the display case now! I need a Time Machine to buy cereal in the 60’s, lol! Thanks Bugz for the comment!

[@findingmemo1791]

Picked up my first vintage Clemente this week. 1966 Topps NL Batting Leaders.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@findingmemo1791 Clemente, Mays and Aaron- best leaders card of all time!!! Great first Clemente, congrats man!

[@doktorcopernikuss]

Cool video, brother! Gorgeous cards

[@ClementeCollector]

@@doktorcopernikuss Thanks!!!

[@threeriverscardcollector5962]

great cards, congrats! that's my favorite Venny too. since you crossed it, I almost wouldn't consider it a loss for you though (especially since not all 1's are the same)

[@ClementeCollector]

@@threeriverscardcollector5962 Yeah, when you sold yours, I was like, dang it- we were almost Venny bros, LOL. But yea, I feel for a 1 grade, it’s a great copy! I’ll pay up for it! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@CRTSportscards]

Love seeing SGC vintage returns!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@CRTSportscards Me too, always some of my favorite videos to watch! Glad you watched this, thanks!

[@adamscardcloset9020]

That Plaks is a beauty . Need that for my Aaron collection

[@ClementeCollector]

@@adamscardcloset9020 Thanks Adam! Yeah, Matt needs it too. At the national, he said he would have bought it, if I didn’t.

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi Theo, Thanks for your reveal of your SGC submission. A fine group of cards and you are on your way to an incredibly comprehensive Clemente collection! Have a great evening, Peter

[@ClementeCollector]

@@s.macintosh-jc9rf I definitely pinch myself sometimes! Thanks for the encouragement Peter, I appreciate it! Have a great week!

[@warrendinCLE]

Great Theo love that Venezuelan & the Plaks!!🤯🤯

[@ClementeCollector]

@@warrendinCLE Let’s gooo!!! Thanks Warren!

[@Brad-mj3tg]

Congrats. The colors on the Clemente stamp really pop! I was not aware that there was a blank back and an instruction back in the peel-offs - love learning nuances like that. Now that’s two Banks cards I need instead of one. Great not having the paper loss in the 1962 - I have the same criteria about paper loss when I get a Banks. The 1968 Plaks checklists are tough. Congrats! Didn’t know about the find. The actual Plaks are really ugly. Cool Clemente cards thanks for sharing.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@Brad-mj3tg Haha, yeah sorry to make you spend some extra money! 😝 The peel offs are really cool! Brad I appreciate the kind words and sharing in my enjoyment of these cards! 👊🏻

[@marshallkahn3342]

Looking forward to seeing a future video of the 68 3D....nice cards

[@ClementeCollector]

@@marshallkahn3342 haha, in my dreams! Thanks Marshall, I appreciate you watching!

[@LouRokTV]

That freaking Plaks cards is 🔥🔥🔥been waiting one for a while…my problem is I just want to many cards🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ClementeCollector]

@@LouRokTV Dude, your collection is crazy good, but I totally get it, only so much money to go around. Rudog text me at the show, and says- “have you seen a plaks, I need one.” I sent him a picture of mine and said, sorry dude, I bought it! lol. What are the chances? Thanks for watching brother!

[@peterb4871]

Nice cards Theo, really like the Plak card.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@peterb4871 Thanks Peter, definitely a unique card!

[@chrisfrommissouri]

cool cards

[@ClementeCollector]

@@chrisfrommissouri Thanks Chris!!!

[@markhoyle2275]

Congrats on the Plaks checklist. That’s a tough one crossed off your list

[@ClementeCollector]

@@markhoyle2275 Yes it is! Thanks Mark!

[@MrJmangini]

If they were test cards it’s highly likely they weren’t cut as the normal cards were. What does SGC know.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MrJmangini I agree, as I said, the found sheets were wavey, so that’s a red flag to me that the original sheets were wavey.

[@DansVintageBaseballPC]

Five gorgeous cards for your PC, nice work my friend. But I feel like you might be conservative on the value of the Plaks, there are Mays and Aaron collectors who would also pay up for that beauty in a slab. You did better than you think!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@DansVintageBaseballPC Yes, your prob. right! I always, am conservative, so no one can question it. Thanks Dan, it was definitely a great group of cards, I’m gonna need another display case, lol!

[@jpwiscobaseballcards1192]

Nice return, I definitely need to get a 62 Venezuelan.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@jpwiscobaseballcards1192 You do! The Musial is a great one and not too expensive!

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

You know I'm not a graded card guy. However- I did enjoy the economics component of the process for this video!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@LegendsNeverDieCollection Baby steps!!! 😝

[@LegendsNeverDieCollection]

@@ClementeCollector dont get too excited #RAWCARDSFOR-EV-ER

[@ClementeCollector]

@@LegendsNeverDieCollection LOl

[@huckssportscards]

Nice cards!

[@ClementeCollector]

@@huckssportscards Thanks Huck!

[@MrJmangini]

Out of all the cards you bought and sent in for grading how many were fake?

[@JayeNott]

That's why he sent them to SGC...

[@MrJmangini]

Wow none of them were fake! Holy cow! 😂

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MrJmangini 🙄Was I worried they were fake, lol. Maybe I misspoke, I graded the cards because I like them graded.

[@MrJmangini]

⁠sorry I didn’t mean it that way. Just that no one will touch raw cards because they think they’re all fake and altered.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MrJmangini no worries, it went over my head! Thanks for checking out the video brother!

[@JoeWoodCollector-Doug]

What an awesome submission and even better selection of cards. Congratulations Theo , well done my man.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@JoeWoodCollector-Doug Thanks so much man!!! Definitely happy to add these to the collection!

[@MarksDodgersCards]

Congrats and awesome cards! I also need that Plaks for the Drysdale. Why couldn’t he be on one with some worse players??? Anyway- great cards and video.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@MarksDodgersCards LOL, yeah that’s rough! I think the other list, sells for like half the price. Thanks Mark for the comment!

[@sisterraysbrother]

I like to target 7s for my collection, but if I didn't buy raw, I'd never own an 8. took a couple L's like you alluded to, but can move on from them and keep my 7s and surprise 8s. I would think that everybody likes to get a deal. It's a lot of fun when you feel like you've found one. buying slabbed cards only, to me, would be boring.

[@ClementeCollector]

@@sisterraysbrother Yes, I agree, it definitely adds another layer to the hobby and building a collection. Like you said and sometimes you add value by getting a better grade! Thanks for sharing! 😀