REVIEW

Most of the cards we receive to be reviewed are base cards. Typically we are stricter on standard, base cards because they are worth less than parallels/autos/SP’s, etc. There are many situations that receiving a 9 on a base card, albeit a decent grade, will be worth less than the grading fee.

For Example:

• 1989 Fleer Griffey PSA 9 or 2020 Chronicles Joe Burrow SGC 9
• Value $20-40 and may not always justify the grading fee.

It is very common that certain cards are still worth sending that may not grade a Gem Mint 10. If the card has enough value worthy of a lower grade, we likely will pass it.
For Example:
Nearly any Patrick Mahomes or Tom Brady RC PSA 7/8/9.
Even in a lower grade, the value would more than justify the grading fee.

If a card is a SSP or low serial #’d and we deem it’s not a 9.5 or 10, we may still send it off to be graded.

For Example:
2020 Panini Downtown Justin Herbert PSA 8 or 9 or a serial #’d Josh Allen RC

If the card is of a top player (Brady, Mahomes, Trout, etc) or character (i.e. Charizard), we may be less likely to kick it due to the premium the player brings.

For Example:

• 1999 Pokemon Charizard Holo PSA 5 or 6 or a low grade Mantle.
• These lower graded cards are still worth slabbing, especially vintage to authenticate the card.

• PC cards or cards you’re not looking to resell that you want slabbed regardless of the grade.
• Higher end/lower grade vintage superstars (i.e Mantles). Most of these are worth sending in as is without needing the extra review.
• Higher end modern RC’s. Please see bullet points 2 & 4. Unless it’s noticeably beat up/dinged, we will typically pass modern higher end cards (i.e. Herbert RC auto).
• You’ve looked over them and already reviewed them yourself and know which ones to send in. (Unless you are unsure and would like a 2nd opinion).