Does anyone else submit cards even though it won't receive a great grade?

JWBlue · 04-20-2023, 09:29 AM

Not that it matters if others do it but was curious.

I have some cards I like that I want to put in holders for aesthetics. Probably would not grade well.

glen87 · 04-20-2023, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

Not that it matters if others do it but was curious.

I have some cards I like that I want to put in holders for aesthetics. Probably would not grade well.

when selling the card i have.

simply to avoid grade chasers wanting to return it because it was only going to be a 7 or 8 instead of the 9/10 they were after.

90skid · 04-20-2023, 10:04 AM

Yes, ultimately I want all of my collection in slabs so I'll send some off that I know are not going to gem, and that's ok.

Bambino22 · 04-20-2023, 10:16 AM

Yep. I'm subing 100% of my PC. Already got some 7s on very modern cards I will keep.

TXRunner · 04-20-2023, 10:17 AM

Yes, but I don't send those to PSA. I use a different grading company that have really nice slabs, great customer service, and a much quicker turn around.

notfast · 04-20-2023, 12:21 PM

Yes but mainly because I prefer my stuff in slabs.

I have a 2011 Update Ty Cobb Hope Diamond /60 in a psa 5 for this reason.

Raleigh504 · 04-20-2023, 12:34 PM

Yes, vintage for sure will do that.

RufussCkingston · 04-20-2023, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TXRunner

Yes, but I don't send those to PSA. I use a different grading company that have really nice slabs, great customer service, and a much quicker turn around.

GMA ???

towerymt · 04-20-2023, 01:54 PM

Chasing those pop 1 none higher none lower

EW Cards · 04-20-2023, 02:00 PM

I have - just a few that I wanted encased and have no intention of ever selling. And I send them to Beckett. I just find their slabs more aesthetically pleasing than PSA or SGC.

TXRunner · 04-20-2023, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RufussCkingston

GMA ???

FCG. Absolutely awesome experience in all the orders I have sent to them.

49erRCCollector · 04-20-2023, 08:09 PM

Yes.

I have a few cards that are rare (think rookies and stars longevity, true RC, #’d to 15) or I have a Patrick Willis Chirography true rc, #’d to 15.

Have some 5’s and 8’s. But all PC/registry stuff.

NatsSBR · 04-20-2023, 09:03 PM

Plenty of times. When a PSA 6 adds $50 in value and you know you won't get worse, sub that beauty in a bulk order and pray for the upcharge.

Low-pop cards, sentimental value cards, cards you just want authenticated. Rarities for registry collectors. There are many reasons to do it.

RaceDog · 04-20-2023, 09:41 PM

I found this in a box of old papers in my childhood bedroom closet last year. I am now working on a PC of Rookie cards of HOF players beginning with 1969 (year I was born). This is the only 1 that will be low grade unless I find a good deal on a 7 or above. What do you guess....2 or 3?

EldoEsq · 04-20-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RaceDog

I found this in a box of old papers in my childhood bedroom closet last year. I am now working on a PC of Rookie cards of HOF players beginning with 1969 (year I was born). This is the only 1 that will be low grade unless I find a good deal on a 7 or above. What do you guess....2 or 3?

Based on that pic alone, I'd say a 3.

I just sent in 10 cards to PSA that I don't think will grade higher than a 5 and aren't worth more than 50 bucks. I don't care, I want them slabbed.

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ScattMan · 04-21-2023, 09:03 AM

I've sent some Upper Deck Sweet Spot autos knowing they wouldn't grade well. I just wanted them slabbed for my PC.

jtclockwork · 04-21-2023, 07:42 PM

Yes, with very old cards typically. Tobacco-era and earlier. I do this especially with very odd issues that I may not even remember what they are years from now.

Stifle · 04-21-2023, 08:21 PM

Had a Derek Jeter Little Son rc Auto that had a bad corner. The card was his most forged card. Many people were forging his auto. Had a 7.5 if memory serves me but the authenticity of the auto that was vital.

Y2Hood · 04-22-2023, 12:41 AM

Yes. It took my home flooding once to learn that lesson.

nabzy28 · 04-22-2023, 06:08 PM

I had thought of trimming down my Darren Woodson parallels/rare inserts collection for a while so, before PSA shut down, I sent in nearly everything (other than the few that grading would not matter on due to being extremely rare) and kept only the 10's.

inaka · 04-22-2023, 07:51 PM

Yes, I graded this one for sentimental reasons:

I got this as a kid when Curt Flood signed it for me with a ball point pen. Back then, it destroyed the value of the card getting it signed, but I didn't care because he was incredibly nice to me.

I eventually just wanted it slabbed to keep/protect it and it got a PSA 3.

Was pleasantly surprised that the auto got a PSA 10, but I didn't even care about the grades really.

dirtywax · 04-22-2023, 08:13 PM

Yes, my Lebron collection. Glad to hear others do the same.

04-20-2023, 09:29 AM	#1
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,684	Does anyone else submit cards even though it won't receive a great grade? Not that it matters if others do it but was curious. I have some cards I like that I want to put in holders for aesthetics. Probably would not grade well.

04-20-2023, 10:16 AM	#4
Bambino22 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,567	Yep. I'm subing 100% of my PC. Already got some 7s on very modern cards I will keep. __________________ I collect Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, and Marco Luciano. Looking for Yordan Alvarez /5 2020 Sterling Auto.

04-20-2023, 12:34 PM	#7
Raleigh504 Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 ig_bljhsports	Yes, vintage for sure will do that. __________________ https://myslabs.to/brasm_sports5 https://www.ebay.com/str/jrbuddysportsandmore

04-20-2023, 02:00 PM	#10
EW Cards Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NYC Posts: 448 Electrawomancards	I have - just a few that I wanted encased and have no intention of ever selling. And I send them to Beckett. I just find their slabs more aesthetically pleasing than PSA or SGC. __________________ I’m just a girl - living in the non-sports world.

04-20-2023, 08:09 PM	#12
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,628	Yes. I have a few cards that are rare (think rookies and stars longevity, true RC, #’d to 15) or I have a Patrick Willis Chirography true rc, #’d to 15. Have some 5’s and 8’s. But all PC/registry stuff. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

04-20-2023, 10:04 AM	#3
90skid Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 1,851	Yes, ultimately I want all of my collection in slabs so I'll send some off that I know are not going to gem, and that's ok.

04-20-2023, 10:17 AM	#5
TXRunner Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 1,003	Yes, but I don't send those to PSA. I use a different grading company that have really nice slabs, great customer service, and a much quicker turn around.

04-20-2023, 12:21 PM	#6
notfast Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MD Posts: 4,046	Yes but mainly because I prefer my stuff in slabs. I have a 2011 Update Ty Cobb Hope Diamond /60 in a psa 5 for this reason.

04-20-2023, 01:54 PM	#9
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,797	Chasing those pop 1 none higher none lower

04-20-2023, 09:03 PM	#13
NatsSBR Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 301	Plenty of times. When a PSA 6 adds $50 in value and you know you won't get worse, sub that beauty in a bulk order and pray for the upcharge. Low-pop cards, sentimental value cards, cards you just want authenticated. Rarities for registry collectors. There are many reasons to do it.

04-20-2023, 09:41 PM	#14
RaceDog Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2,340	I found this in a box of old papers in my childhood bedroom closet last year. I am now working on a PC of Rookie cards of HOF players beginning with 1969 (year I was born). This is the only 1 that will be low grade unless I find a good deal on a 7 or above. What do you guess....2 or 3?

04-21-2023, 09:03 AM	#16
ScattMan Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 68	I've sent some Upper Deck Sweet Spot autos knowing they wouldn't grade well. I just wanted them slabbed for my PC.

04-21-2023, 07:42 PM	#17
jtclockwork Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 462	Yes, with very old cards typically. Tobacco-era and earlier. I do this especially with very odd issues that I may not even remember what they are years from now.

04-21-2023, 08:21 PM	#18
Stifle Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: I've met great collectors throughout MI and N. Indiana / CHI. Posts: 9,373 Stifle	Had a Derek Jeter Little Son rc Auto that had a bad corner. The card was his most forged card. Many people were forging his auto. Had a 7.5 if memory serves me but the authenticity of the auto that was vital.

04-22-2023, 12:41 AM	#19
Y2Hood Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,100 corieandgreg2012 Y2Hood	Yes. It took my home flooding once to learn that lesson. __________________ I collect Drew Brees & Frank Thomas (white sox). Specifically seeking 2007 National Treasures Laundry Tag of Brees myslabs.to/Y2Hood

04-22-2023, 06:08 PM	#20
nabzy28 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In a warehouse of common sense Posts: 7,275 nabzy28	I had thought of trimming down my Darren Woodson parallels/rare inserts collection for a while so, before PSA shut down, I sent in nearly everything (other than the few that grading would not matter on due to being extremely rare) and kept only the 10's. __________________ Sent from my Danger Hiptop T-Mobile Sidekick in 2002

04-22-2023, 07:51 PM	#21
inaka Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 1,131	Yes, I graded this one for sentimental reasons: I got this as a kid when Curt Flood signed it for me with a ball point pen. Back then, it destroyed the value of the card getting it signed, but I didn't care because he was incredibly nice to me. I eventually just wanted it slabbed to keep/protect it and it got a PSA 3. Was pleasantly surprised that the auto got a PSA 10, but I didn't even care about the grades really. __________________ Sports Card Organizer Software for Mac & Windows www.InakaSoftware.com/SportsCardDatabase

04-22-2023, 08:13 PM	#22
dirtywax Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 298 Thedrozshop	Yes, my Lebron collection. Glad to hear others do the same. __________________ Always looking for Browns, Cavs, Indians and Ohio State cards. Also looking for HOF RC, GU and Autos