Why I choose to grade my collection

[@Hodges1455]

Gave a video like. Have fun! Hobby the way works for you. Great share, Joe.

[@Redneckclector]

@@Hodges1455 thanks Brian! Exactly, do it how you want to.

[@billyballgamesportscards]

Great video, Joe! You have definitely had some awesome wins by buying raw and grading! You know my thoughts on grading, and I'm enjoying the community conversation. Thanks, my friend!

[@Redneckclector]

@@billyballgamesportscards thanks Bill! I’ve had some pretty big wins this year. This conversation was too good to not be a part of.

[@RustyVintageCards]

Nice video Joe. I appreciate the conversation on the different options for using a bulk submitter. I’ve only submitted cards myself, but the benefits you mentioned make sense. However, I also enjoy the ability to check the status of my submission constantly… Thanks for sharing!

[@Redneckclector]

@@RustyVintageCards thanks Rusty! I think a bulk submitter is a great way to dip your toes in. I also constantly check mine. Part of the fun.

[@BaseisBeautiful]

I’m with you. I just like my cards in a slab. Makes them feel special. Some people may not like cards seeming like “historical artifacts” but I do.

[@Redneckclector]

@@BaseisBeautiful I think every card is a historical artifact with a story to tell!

[@TonyTalksCards]

Really enjoyed hearing your thoughts - thanks!

[@Redneckclector]

@@TonyTalksCards thanks Tony! I appreciate you watching.

[@brentrichardsbaseballcards]

Great thoughts, Joe. It can be a frustrating game these days, but it is necessary in a lot of cases.

[@Redneckclector]

@@brentrichardsbaseballcards thanks Brent! Yep, frustrating and sometimes rewarding.

[@RobCashCards]

Joe! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, buddy. I like both of the major grading companies but have been leaning more towards SGC recently. They’ve disappointed me a couple of times but really love their slabs and customer service. Great video! Take care!

[@Redneckclector]

@@RobCashCards thanks Rob! SGC is a great company for sure. I never hesitate to send them cards, if it works for me. All the companies drop the ball now and again.

[@EverydayCardCollector-Jason]

Great video Joe! Loved getting your insight on the topic.

[@Redneckclector]

@@EverydayCardCollector-Jason thanks Jason! I had to chime in on such a great topic.

[@JayAvgVintageCollector]

Great video! You definitely have the grader’s eye when it comes to buying raw and submitting. That’s a great skill to have. You also may have swayed me a little on CSG. Maybe I begin to include those in my 2025 searches…Anyway thanks for the video and thanks for sharing!!

[@Redneckclector]

@@JayAvgVintageCollector thanks Jay! You are too kind. I win some and I lose some, but I’m having a blast doing it. CSG slabs are super nice. Pick up a cheap one just to check them out.

[@blixcards]

I'm pretty much right on point with your way of thought all around right now, Joe! I'm also basically grading/selling cards as a job right now though, so it's going to be monthly subs for me and straight to the PSA vault with everything I don't keep from here on out. Great video!

[@Redneckclector]

@@blixcards thanks Ben! I think for maximum ROI, you have to go PSA. The vault is an added bonus for sure. Good luck with your selling.

[@blixcards]

@@Redneckclector You bet Joe and thank you!

[@jamesmcferran4938]

CSG is now called CGC and they are huge and rapidly growing company based in Sarasota Florida. They also bought a top notch autograph grader and authenticator on the past year. Worth a look!

[@Redneckclector]

@@jamesmcferran4938 yep, I always mess up their name. I haven’t submitted anything to them, but I’ve been watching some of their slabs on eBay. They seem to be a good value. Thanks for watching!

[@CANTON2COOPERSTOWN]

I am pretty much SGC all the way. I like their app for tracking my order and for viewing my collection. However, I wish there were options to sort or categorize your collection. I just like the way cards look in their slabs the best.

[@Redneckclector]

@@CANTON2COOPERSTOWN nothing wrong with that! I think they are a great company and I like their app a lot. Cards in a tux do look sharp. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@BrianBlankenship-f6l]

I buy the more expensive cards already graded and the cards I buy raw I keep raw

[@Redneckclector]

@@BrianBlankenship-f6l that’s a solid play as well. Less chance of getting surprised when you’re putting out bigger money. Thanks for sharing.

[@SEMOBrianT]

You’ve definitely have way more wins than losses, I know that! You know how I feel….they are all criminals. Doesn’t stop me from sending them though. Like I always say……it really just depends how divorce court went for your grader that morning!

[@Redneckclector]

@@SEMOBrianT thanks Brian! It’s all part of the new collecting game. I always pray my grader got lucky the night before.