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Forum: GRADING 03-11-2025, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5,589
Views: 1,098,908
Posted By Y2Hood
I'm under the assumption, and I'm aware of the...

I'm under the assumption, and I'm aware of the risks in assuming, that the specials were an easy hack to train new graders. They do the Topps stuff to get an onslaught of cards with nearly no...
Forum: GRADING 03-06-2025, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4,922
Views: 705,148
Posted By Y2Hood
My 1/8/2025 76 card bulk has been in...

My 1/8/2025 76 card bulk has been in grading/imaging/encapsulation since Monday. Slightly impatient about it.
Forum: GRADING 10-24-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,922
Views: 705,148
Posted By Y2Hood
That's the gist of it. Great for PC. Not so much...

That's the gist of it. Great for PC. Not so much for resale.
Forum: GRADING 10-22-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 40,854
Posted By Y2Hood
I understand the apprehension being alleviated by...

I understand the apprehension being alleviated by having someone else do it angle. I hear so many versions of "I want to try grading but..." from strangers, acquaintances, and even friends. I tell...
Forum: Off Topic 07-23-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,434
Posted By Y2Hood
Yes but both were multi year jobs where I had...

Yes but both were multi year jobs where I had worked myself into a position that I owed them the benefit of advanced notice via resignation letter writing. In both instances I still maintain cordial...
Forum: GRADING 07-21-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4,922
Views: 705,148
Posted By Y2Hood
They logged my bulk order as "received'' 7...

They logged my bulk order as "received'' 7 calendar days after a user here. Tracking the same time line for that order compared to mine, they're already not hitting the turnaround in this update. It...
Forum: GRADING 07-12-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By Y2Hood
One time I did a sub with some friends through my...

One time I did a sub with some friends through my account. I was doing my normal mid tier Drew Brees and Frank Thomas PC submissions. They hit me with 1950s and 1960s HOF rookie cards. I've grown to...
Forum: GRADING 06-22-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4,922
Views: 705,148
Posted By Y2Hood
70 card BULK: mix of TCG/non-Sport/Sport...

70 card BULK:

mix of TCG/non-Sport/Sport range from 1923-2023 (I wanted to see how they handle pre-war for myself instead of relying on other collector experiences). A few friends had kids looking...
Forum: GRADING 03-17-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,329
Posted By Y2Hood
This advice right here is what I do. I have two...

This advice right here is what I do. I have two cloths. One to place the card and one to wipe.
Forum: Ebay/COMC/Online Selling/Shows/Paypal/Shipping 02-08-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Y2Hood
Indeed. There's a collector in our region, shows...

Indeed. There's a collector in our region, shows up at sports and non sports events. I have an item #'7 in sports, I've owned 3/7 and the last comp of $400 was my sale.

This collector dead a55...
Forum: GRADING 02-07-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By Y2Hood
Good to see you! I still peek in at the other...

Good to see you! I still peek in at the other site just to see how a few registries are going in that one subforum. Love seeing the collectors share their collections.
Forum: Ebay/COMC/Online Selling/Shows/Paypal/Shipping 02-06-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Y2Hood
Show Vocabulary Crash Cours for my Assistant

I've got a buddy who's cosigned a large number of his son's TCG cards through me for shows. The so wants nothing to do with him as he's got f u money in his adult job.

Buddy's tagging along next...
Forum: GRADING 02-03-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,143
Posted By Y2Hood
My favorite set is 2007 National Treasures and I...

My favorite set is 2007 National Treasures and I frequently submit stuff from that set (and other years) for my Brees registry. Surface grades are frequently hammered. General wisdom on the thicker...
Forum: GRADING 01-26-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,593
Posted By Y2Hood
I know that CGC packs them in the order they are...

I know that CGC packs them in the order they are on the packing slip, and requests the submitting party also send them in this order. A lot of my friends team up with me for CGC subs so this process...
Forum: GRADING 01-26-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,975
Posted By Y2Hood
I did a personal sub with a friend to try them...

I did a personal sub with a friend to try them out. Didn't hate it. Just like with any grading company that doesn't do subgrades, there were a few cards that I had to question why it got a lower...
Forum: GRADING 11-18-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,140
Posted By Y2Hood
I use pcsports for my PSA stuff. I don't do...

I use pcsports for my PSA stuff. I don't do enough volume in PSA for my PC to warrant a membership. I liked what I saw here and other places on the internet when pcsports was mentioned, reviewed, or...
Forum: GRADING 10-30-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,421
Views: 801,209
Posted By Y2Hood
Clearly wasn't when September ended, that's for...

Clearly wasn't when September ended, that's for darn sure.
Forum: BASEBALL 10-30-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 926
Posted By Y2Hood
Shoo sounds like last call at my local bar room....

Shoo sounds like last call at my local bar room. But sometimes, you really just want a pack of cards, regardless.
Forum: GRADING 10-20-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 41,840
Posted By Y2Hood
My personal opinion is that I'm not going to use...

My personal opinion is that I'm not going to use this product for my PC or cards I'm selling. I'm with holding judgement on collectors that use it as I try not to project my values. I do observe that...
Forum: GRADING 09-12-2023, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,438
Posted By Y2Hood
PSA has scanned my standard size cards but not...

PSA has scanned my standard size cards but not the larger sized cards. This is understandable, but worth keeping in mind.
Forum: BASKETBALL 09-03-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Y2Hood
We appreciate the feedback from everyone! I'm...

We appreciate the feedback from everyone! I'm sending him the comments from the thread.
Forum: BASKETBALL 09-01-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Y2Hood
Help with a Larry Bird rookie card

https://i.imgur.com/7UsrChy.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5lZew8X.jpg


A friend picked up this Bird rookie. The accompanying two players don't appear on any of the checklists with Bird. Is this just...
Forum: GRADING 08-30-2023, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3,421
Views: 801,209
Posted By Y2Hood
August 22 Not to be an absolutist, but...

August 22


Not to be an absolutist, but I'm pretty much going to nix future plans to submit to BGS on my own account. My self submission took as long as I've shared here. Meanwhile, submissions...
Forum: GRADING 08-23-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3,421
Views: 801,209
Posted By Y2Hood
Collector's special: Logged as received:...

Collector's special:

Logged as received: 4/17/2023 (actual delivery date was the week prior)
Shipped: 8/23/2023
Forum: FOOTBALL 08-08-2023, 01:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Y2Hood
Soooooo it doesn't look like the autos I have...

Soooooo it doesn't look like the autos I have from Panini sticker sheets or sanctioned signings where he sat down and signed stuff on card. He almost consistently signs with his jersey #, 9 for pro...
Forum: GRADING 08-08-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,073
Posted By Y2Hood
I've bought a few of these slab cases via the...

I've bought a few of these slab cases via the targeted ads on social media and thus far Zion has been the best quality. The inner foam comfortably fits my BGS and PSA graded stuff. My PC SGC stuff is...
Forum: GRADING 07-06-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 992
Posted By Y2Hood
Interestingly enough, a buddy is recently getting...

Interestingly enough, a buddy is recently getting back into the hobby and we were discussing the best grade and TPG Rickey RC to get for his brother (lapsed collector) as sort of a gift/carrot to...
Forum: GRADING 07-06-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,930
Posted By Y2Hood
HGA is a more expensive version, with pretty...

HGA is a more expensive version, with pretty slabs, of any other lower tiered TPG that I would use for my local Facebook marketplace card sales. Newer or lapsed collectors will happily pay $13-15 for...
Forum: GRADING 06-18-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10,684
Views: 1,573,545
Posted By Y2Hood
Far ahead of schedule than subbing yourself for...

Far ahead of schedule than subbing yourself for sure.
Forum: BASEBALL 06-07-2023, 03:32 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,924
Posted By Y2Hood
Shows at the local elementary school's gymnasium...

Shows at the local elementary school's gymnasium nets us paperwork for the local taxing body.

Shows I've worked at a civic center owned by a town nearby, also comes with tax paperwork.

Shows at...
Forum: GRADING 06-07-2023, 03:12 AM
Replies: 10,684
Views: 1,573,545
Posted By Y2Hood
2023 has been the first year I've used PC Sports....

2023 has been the first year I've used PC Sports. So far so good. I have not yet used PCS for cross grading. I've picked up stuff already graded through the years and cracked them myself and sent to...
Forum: BASEBALL 05-11-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,369
Posted By Y2Hood
As a teen I volunteered with stroke patients...

As a teen I volunteered with stroke patients (mostly grunt work but I got to also play board games with them). One way or another the conversation led to The Sandlot and one of the patient's visitors...
Forum: GRADING 05-04-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,421
Views: 801,209
Posted By Y2Hood
Collector's special that delivered Feb 2, 2023 is...

Collector's special that delivered Feb 2, 2023 is scheduled to be delivered back home tomorrow. BGS had it graded on their website on 5/2 but the grades were not viewable until 5/3. The serial #s...
Forum: GRADING 04-22-2023, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3,421
Views: 801,209
Posted By Y2Hood
My bulk guy got some January stuff back toward...

My bulk guy got some January stuff back toward the end of last week.
Forum: GRADING 04-22-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,154
Posted By Y2Hood
Yes. It took my home flooding once to learn that...

Yes. It took my home flooding once to learn that lesson.
Forum: Off Topic 04-09-2023, 11:53 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 9,651
Posted By Y2Hood
I once mowed the lawn at a nursing home. If you...

I once mowed the lawn at a nursing home. If you know what I mean. - Anthony Jeselnik.
Forum: BASEBALL 03-28-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,681
Posted By Y2Hood
I've got 3 Zion cases, 1 Fun Guys case, 3 Apache...

I've got 3 Zion cases, 1 Fun Guys case, 3 Apache cases (varying sizes), and 1 Pelican case.

Zion and Fun Guy cases are my favorite in overall presentation, protection, and transport. Zion looks...
Forum: GRADING 03-27-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10,684
Views: 1,573,545
Posted By Y2Hood
Just be patient with PCS on BGS stuff. Not apples...

Just be patient with PCS on BGS stuff. Not apples to apples but I have stuff there, not through PCS, from December still in limbo.
Forum: GRADING 03-26-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5,589
Views: 1,098,908
Posted By Y2Hood
I'll keep a lookout. I just sent 3 25 card orders...

I'll keep a lookout. I just sent 3 25 card orders over the course of last week. Should give me a decent sample size to confirm your observations.
Forum: GRADING 03-19-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5,589
Views: 1,098,908
Posted By Y2Hood
+1 for the Boca Subs group. There are other good...

+1 for the Boca Subs group. There are other good SGC bulk sub groups too, but I'm familiar with the Boca routine and it fits my needs best when I need something SGC related.

The simultaneous Topps...
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