Grading - Which Company to Choose... The ageless debate
Hey everyone, Michael here from ND.
A question we get asked on a daily basis would have to be which company should I grade my cards with??
The answer is not that simple. A couple things to ask yourself:
1. What slab looks the best to me
2. Is this for resale or personal collection
3. How quick do I want my cards back
4. How much am I willing to spend per card
If you can answer these questions than I can provide some insight on each grading company.
PSA: The undisputed champion in grading. You will always get the most value out of your cards when they are in a PSA slab. In turn - they are the most expensive per card & have the longest turnaround times.
CSG: New kid on the block. Cheapest grading services, quickest turnarounds. If you want a beautiful looking slab, that feels premium.... CSG is the only choice. In turn - you wont get nearly as much on a per grade basis. If you are slabbing for your PC they are the best choice
CGC: In the TCG world CGC has quickly risen up the ranks. When frequenting card shows you will notice a lot more CGC graded slabs. This is because they are cheaper than PSA - and turnaround times range from 2 weeks to 1 month.
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