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I think if you are selling in person to a knowledgeable buyer there would be less a difference in price. I’m thinking the difference is due to the high number of people who buy online. Without being able to really know what you’re buying online these third party graders will add to peace of mind. I just don’t know if paying $25 for a $5 cards is really worth that peace of mind. I’m more in the camp of trying five times at $5 each and developing a list of trusted online sellers then paying 500% for that one card. 

115 days now, still no cards from bulk order.  SMH.  Think I might have them back by Easter (having them in just after Labor Day)?

Worth. Is upsurge when saying something is Worth something then adding a price to the statement or as you did just a number. 250 pennys? 1000 out of what? 1001.

I have lots of cards worth a lot to me. But the "selling value" of them is low.

PT Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute." Ebay just helps you find them faster.

"What is this worth to you?" he asked.

"I'd give you my wife for it, but not my girlfriend." He answered.



SMH If you don't understand what Hilochef was referring to....SMH.  Again, look at the context of the original posting.  This has nothing to do with sentimental value of anything.

Back on topic.....still nothing from bulk order to PSA.  It is 10 days to the 6 month mark (in actual days).

RJ Smith wrote:

Worth. Is upsurge when saying something is Worth something then adding a price to the statement or as you did just a number. 250 pennys? 1000 out of what? 1001.

I have lots of cards worth a lot to me. But the "selling value" of them is low.

PT Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute." Ebay just helps you find them faster.

"What is this worth to you?" he asked.

"I'd give you my wife for it, but not my girlfriend." He answered.



Hilochef wrote:

It seems our hobby is become such a business for many and making it hard. I have Austin Matthews YG value 250 but if graded #10 it’s worth 1,000 I pulled it from a pack and get it into a hard case right away makes no sense that there would be such a big difference 

Doug, there are a few people on any forum that rarely read the whole thread if they weren't involved from the beginning. And then there are those that just randomly reply to comments without remembering what the thread is actually about. I'm always "Shaking My Head" where some replies come from, but you learn to know the consistent offenders as they keep posting (and there are a few in this thread).

I'm hoping you finally see your cards arrive very soon from PSA!!

my friend.  That is why when I do grade I go with gmagrading.com  Say what you want about their resell prices.  Yep, they are horrible.  However, these guys do good work and get your cards back in a guranteed time period or your order is free.  I think that is why they bumped their grading fee from $2.50 to $3.50.  I don't even grade anymore but if I did I would go back to GMA and send cards for my pc. (personal collection)

Oh this this a HUGE issue not only with PSA but also with Beckett, which i heard was much worse! I have over 500 Ernie Banks cards to send in for my registry, which im very nervous about since its most of my registry collection. But  convineced myself that when i eventually send them in at some point this year in 2019.... im not expecting them back till 2021 is what my mind set is. 

I have only been a member for a short period of time, but I totally see your point. 

Thanks for the vote of encouragement.  I have more cards to be graded, so SMH.  I reopened my SCG account this week, and will be sending a few cards to have graded.  Not really big cards, but just to see how things go.  If they are quick (meaning on time), I might just go with them from now on (regardless of how much people are willing to pay for PSA/Beckett graded cards).

Spaz,

Yes! That is exactly why I dislike parallels so much! It’s just the card companies trying to get more cash out of us. 

And I totally agree about the full stats on the back. 

😉

spazmatastic wrote:

Doug, there are a few people on any forum that rarely read the whole thread if they weren't involved from the beginning. And then there are those that just randomly reply to comments without remembering what the thread is actually about. I'm always "Shaking My Head" where some replies come from, but you learn to know the consistent offenders as they keep posting (and there are a few in this thread).

I'm hoping you finally see your cards arrive very soon from PSA!!