💎 Sports Card Products: www.cardcapsule.us/gradedcardinvestor Hey guys a few notes regarding this video. #1. If you want to use a microfiber cloth or glass cleaning cloth instead of a paper towel, then use that. #2. Be sure to ALWAYS test clean a card of lesser value before cleaning the card you intend on submitting for grading. #3. Not all cards need to be cleaned, only the ones that have noticeable finger prints and boogers on them. #4. Be gentle and take your time. Like I said in the video, you don't want to damage the card even further!

@nftcluck

4 жыл бұрын

PSA COLLECTOR - Big Fan of your videos! Can you show a video on making PSA submissions. How do you pack your cards? What do you send in bulk and what do you send separately? Appreciate what you do! Thank you.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

I've got both of those videos up. Check out my channel page. They are the oldest videos I have up.

@JAS0N_M00RE

4 жыл бұрын

When PSA grades and they send it back to you do they tell you why it got a 9 or a 8

@MrParrish77

4 жыл бұрын

PSA COLLECTOR hey sir I have been collecting now for over 30 yrs I would love to chat with you about a few things I have

@ryanayalarivera2917

4 жыл бұрын

@@JAS0N_M00RE PSA nor SGC say why. BGS is the only one untill now that gives you subgrades for you to understand why it got the grade

He said “like youre petting a grasshopper” 😂 Too funny, man Nice work

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 I thought that was funny as well during the editing process!

@RepublicConstitution

2 жыл бұрын

Tennessee, right?

Your videos are always not only enjoyable but also educational. I love that even during these difficult tines you are not running around searching for packs or cards to open for fun. No knock to those that do. You just give your own reasonable advice with an honest opinion. Love the knowledge you share with all of your listeners. Be safe my friend.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother! I appreciate the feedback. I'm not big into ripping packs and that's what everyone else is doing anyway. I like to add educational tips and tricks that everyone can use! 👍🏻

This is a great video! I've just start grading cards and this is super helpful. I'm constantly trying to learn how to be a better pre-grader and get the best grade possible out of my cards. Thanks again!

Extremely informative video. I like how honest you are with your own card grading. Thanks for all the tips.

Great video, I have a bunch of 25 to 30 year old Jordan cards that are in really good condition. I am trying to find out how to go about the grading aspect. This video taught me a lot, thanks.

This was so good, tense moments when you went the peel.

Thank you! The info that provided in this video is helpful. Now I will subscribe and watch some others. Keep up the good work!

Amazing info! You've been an inspiration to me to start my Sports Card KZread channel. Just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the value you put out. 😃

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

You're channel is off to a great start! Thanks so much for the shout out, the hustle and the support! 🔥⚡️Keep grinding!

@LoyolaLauv

4 жыл бұрын

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR Wow! This means so much to me. I appreciate it! 😃⚡️

Good video fam keep them coming! Glad I found your channel 👊🏻

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏🏼 I appreciate the support!

That was so great. I came into some cards my wife had tucked away for 40 years and so we are learning our P's and Q's right now. Thanks for sharing your time to share with us some of your knowledge that'll is very great of your. Thanks again!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I always use the glass cleaning little towels. Rub really gently and come out amazing. But whatever works for everyone is all that matters! Great video! Keep them coming!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Those work great as well!

Thanks for the video, you have been grinding and I hope you keep it up!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother! Grinding and hustle😅

Love the channel brotha! I'm an avid collector and love all the support you give the community. I'm going to start up my card channel soon as well. Excited for the hobby to grow!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks, man!Good luck with the new channel! The competition is getting stiff! Better get to grinding 💪👍

I subscribed to your channel and have learned a great deal. It has paid off !!!! Was hoping to learn a little more the ends and outs about rookie cards. I know you can make it happen.

Just starting to get into grading cards and sending them in to PSA. Thank you for all your input and info.

@yur8385

3 жыл бұрын

How long till you get your cards back from Psa

I appreciate all the great tips you give us. It is great info

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gary! Glad I can help!

Cleaning cards seem like you're trying to defuse a bomb, lol! No slip ups or that PSA 10 or BGS Black Label aspirations explode right in your face instantly, lol! Great video Sir, thx !🙌🏽

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 serious stuff, man! No slip ups or KABOOM!

Great card cleaning tips. I'm about to make my first ever PSA submission. Very helpful, thanks!

@geethunder1

3 жыл бұрын

Nice and good luck on the submission! I’ve used his technique for my 1st 4 submissions and they arrived at PSA nice and neatly

Great video bro. Bout to send my first cards to PSA soon and will definitely use your method. Thanx man!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Thanks for the feedback! 🙏🏻

I appreciate your advise to cleaning cards for submission. I followed your technic, made my 1st submission of 40 cards and got back 23 GM10's & 17 Mint 9's.

Thanks for making this video. It was interesting to see how you grade and clean them

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for this video! Exactly what I was needing! About to make my first submission to PSA soon.... keep up the great content!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro!! Good luck on the submission👍

@cadel2218

3 жыл бұрын

You hear back on your shipment?

@toekneelaw7634

3 жыл бұрын

CLONG PRODUCTIONS yeah! It’s currently in Phase 3 of the process... I did the bulk / value submission... took about a month to start the process... it’s gonna be a while longer...

Great stuff man. Loving the content keep making videos.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do! 👍🏻

For the amount psa charges for a submission, they should be able to email a video of the submission being graded. It would provide ultimate transparency and would be a way to bring the reputation back to par. They should also hire more help to provide a quicker turnaround time. With the technology we have available today, it can be easily obtainable. It would be nice to hear an explanation why a card was graded.

@mlbvintagecardcollector505

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the first 3rd party grading company that uses this platform would climb to #1 in a hurry.

@Slide4Diddy

4 жыл бұрын

For as much as they charge, they should just trim your cards up in house. Cut out the middle man, follow me?

@Dispensational_David

4 жыл бұрын

They don’t do that because psa and bgs are corrupt and no consistency in grading. They will give gem graded to distributors that pay them off or submit in bulk

@sanjuandiaz

3 жыл бұрын

@Farmer Larry from my experience, PSA 10 will get get u more money than a BGS 9.5. Idk why cuz they're both GM, but they do.

@Hug_life

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact that will turn you off of PSA... the people who are grading your beloved cards that determine whether you get a 10 or a 9 or let me rephrase that... determine whether you earn $2,000 or $200, makes minimum wage!! Literally the same quality of employee that forgets cheese on your cheeseburger are the supposed “experts” in Grading and Authenticating 🙄. I’m all for hiring more people at these places, but this should be a high paying job. There’s a reason why you tip the Valet guy $20 to take good care of your car lol

Great job showing us how to grade and clean our cards.

This was very helpful. Didn't even know this was a thing. Makes total sense. About to send off a Brady rookie..

I'm dreading taking all mine out to inspect the surface for fingerprints...thanks for the vid 👍

Hey thanks for the cleaning tips. I doing my homework before I start submitting cards for grading.

Great tutorial Matt! Once again U have provided/shared such valuable information. It is a simple process and i appreciate all the tips.Stay Safe & TY 4 Sharing'

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback, Victor!

Simple, clear, and very educational. From the expert, very well explained. Congratulation, sir!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! 👍🏻

Bro thank you so much for this very informative video. It is helpful bro for the card collectors. 🙂

Awesome job on your video 🔥

You do good job , very much appreciated!!

Very gentle. Like you're petting a grasshopper. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Another awesome video! Instead of the paper towel I recommend a large microfiber cloth. I bought a Zeiss camera microfiber cloth from the optometry area to do the exact same technique. Softer on the card and cleans spotless.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I recommend microfiber as well but just make sure it's the bigger size ones because the small ones can get hung up on the corners. 👍🔥

@toahang6530

4 жыл бұрын

@@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR Yes, make sure its the large one. I like it large enough to where you only use the cloth to touch the card, and wear gloves if you really want to make sure you're not getting oils of finger prints on the cards. Keep up the great content PSA Collector. You're killing it bro.

thank you for the grading job.

That hat tho... sick!!! Think when I get my first grade 10 i'll treat myself to one lol

Great video. Thanks for your help.

love this channel, keep being you

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doug! Will do!

Another great and helpful video. Thank you!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother!

@francisnycvideos

4 жыл бұрын

PSA COLLECTOR During the live stream you briefly went over how you go about picking which card to invest in...would you ever be willing to make a whole video dedicated to this? Maybe showing some tips on what your process is...how you know which types of cards to pick (like the Beam Team cards), and when is the right time to invest? Thanks again for all these videos.

Love those power in the key inserts. I pulled the Webber back in the day. Back then Beckett had it valued more than the Jordan LOL. I ended up trading it but have since re-added it to my collection.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 sounds like something Beckett would do! I’m a huge fan of this set as well 👍

Love your videos. Very helpful!! Could you tell me what you recommend for best lighting / magnifying you use before sending in cards to be graded. Also any other tips

Great video man!

Great stuff. I’ve never submitted b4. I would have thought cleaning would be a no-no as I’m a coin collector 1st, but diff ballgame here. I just cleaned a Shaq finest & gonna get more into it. In fact because of your videos I dug out my Shaq collection of 100+ diff. I was pleasantly surprised to find cards I’ve seen u submit, Power in the Key, Nicknames, Metal nuts n Bolts, Finest etc so Im havin a blast. Thank you for the tips & content in general. Nice to get involved in something to keep mind occupied due to my PTSD. But hey I’m Blessed & I embrace these stigmatized initials, I EARNED THEM!! Be safe in this crazy world we’re riding, “Doc”, MICParamedic/National Crisis Management since 9/11/2001. God Bless

Thanks for your insights

Thanx again for the helpful video, Matt! I have quite a few of those ones with the coating on. I’ve haven’t taken one off yet but know a few of them need to come off. I’ll take your advice on “petting the grasshopper” and “waxing on and off” to handle them. Lol That was good. Haha I’m scared to try the tweezers but I think I have couple of those cards I could still do that on that are less than acceptable grades but most are pretty darn perfect. Even with the costing so hopefully I won’t have to do many. But thanx again!! That was a huge tip!!

Heck of a camera focus, that lens is the real 10 in this video

Great content man! Getting ready to send my first submission to PSA (brand new to this). I picked up some Ultra Pro top loaders on a whim but weary about them. What would you recommend that I use for 90’s era cards (Jordan, Kobe, etc)?

instead of using paper towel would it be better to use a micro fiber cleaning cloth like the ones that come with glasses?

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Use those instead of the paper towels. I only use the paper towels on cards I know it won’t damage the surface.

@MarcoGarofalo_

4 жыл бұрын

PSA COLLECTOR okay cool thanks fam 🙏🏻 just getting into basketball card investing and have a lot cards in coming in the mail so wanted to be prepared 😂 your videos have been very helpful thanks!

@joelhanson6661

3 жыл бұрын

just clean one direction away from the corner and edges

@Chris-sl1wh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarcoGarofalo_ Did u do ur submission? How did it go? I'm always curious with new investors. Welcome.

@statlinebball7097

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-sl1wh I’m subbing to HGA I’ll let you know how it goes

Another great video! When you said, "like your petting a grasshopper." I died laughing.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

😂 be gentle!

Thanks for the tutorial man 👍

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Great vid! Thanks!

I need to now clean and grade my 400 Jordan’s . That’s why I’m here 😁

thanx man very informative

Great channel man! You’re definitely one of the best channels I’ve seen. Got me into the hobby. Keep up the good work. BTW, do you think a PSA Gold or Silver membership is worth investing in?

Awesome video and very informative. This video has given me more depth on looking at cards. Do you use other type of tools like a ruler, microscope, and fiber cloth for cleaning/grading before sending to PSA? Keep up the great videos.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

You can use micro fiber clothes instead of paper towels but other than that I don't use anything else. Magnifying lamp helps out a lot 👍🏻

LOVE THE CONTENT

Nice video! I'm going to upload a demo of how to pack and ship cards soon. You have great content and are inspiring!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Good luck with the video. Safe shipping is key when selling sports cards. 👍🏻

I really think PSA 9 should hold a lot more value than they do there is such subtle difference and it's almost like you have to be in an elite class to afford what they call perfection yet PSA themselves and the other grading companies grade off center cards a 10.. Thank you Matt for all you do I appreciate you

I did my first submission on got 2 10’s and 1 9 of 2012 Kawai and 2013 Giannis. Thank you!!!!

Great informative video! I personally never peeled a cover off of a card before but now I know how to. Appreciate your dedication in these videos. Looking forward to more content

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Manny! I’ve got more coming!

Sometimes I think companies make off center cards on purpose lol

@Jstd-qq7me

3 жыл бұрын

Yup 100%

@grandmastagrimm8773

3 жыл бұрын

Of course they do, just like they know what cards not to package as much in packs aka the rare ones

@carsyncruz

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler herro prizm and bam adebayo optic are impossible to find a centered card for. The hero’s are left thick right thin, and the Bam’s vice versa. Been trying to buy them both and they all are off centered.

@carsyncruz

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler herro prizm and bam adebayo optic are impossible to find a centered card for. The hero’s are left thick right thin, and the Bam’s vice versa. Been trying to buy them both and they all are off centered.

@patrickblack6080

3 жыл бұрын

They must . They see how this is booming now theres no way anybody would buy a retail pack at $1000 plus if they knew a charizard was for sure in it so they stop us from reselling them ourselves for sure

This is just an awesome informative video. I've been collecting for 37 years off and on and had a lot of trouble figuring out these newer card grades. I've had a lot of issues I've noticed with chrome cards that I've had stored for years in peeny sleeves. The sleeves stick to the cards and leave some weird film on the cards. However the film comes off rubbing it but can scratch the cards.

@the1der

Жыл бұрын

I had that issue w multiple cards from the early 90s w Penny and Shaq. Im trying to try n get it off w the eyeglass cloth and some success but I may hafta take the L ok n those few that have that. I need more time to sit and be persistent w them

Excellent content!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! 👍

thank you for the information

Nice tips!

Hey make sure to use Viva paper towels. They are softer and not as rough. 😂 lol I also take a viva paper towel and wrap it around a Q tip. Q-tips leave fuzzys so make sure to wrap the Whole Q- thank you collector 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥

Great info!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

nice video i learn something now

nice job on grading

as a pokemon card collector i apperciate this video a TON

Awesome tips!. I recently retired and I’m going through my 1966 and 1976 baseball cards. You help me save my 1976 Topps base Dennis Eckersley card.! Thank you!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Great video and tips! Appreciate all the information you provide! Tip 3 - "Finger prints and boogers" lol, definitely don't want those on the cards! Thanks again Matt, keep up the great work!

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 def don't want the boogers! Thanks for the feedback, brother!

Thanks for this good video, just a one question about cleaning the card, can I also use cotton, for wiping the surface, cotton balls gentle wipes to the surface. All thanks from here and more informative videos of sports cards to come!

Great hints. How did you pull up the Jordan from eBay and zoom in so much and so clear. Thanks

Very helpful sir

Cool thanks for the info

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼

I would have thought the film on top of the card would increase the value of the card instead of taking it off. Have you submitted both and found out that way? Love the videos, and I watch them all. You have helped me a lot when looking at doing submissions to PSA. I am working on a 100+ bulk submission now.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Having the coating on it will increase the value on a gem mint card but that’s only possible if you pull the card from the pack yourself. Buying these on eBay means they’re probably in rough shape so I remove it. Thanks for watching and good luck on the bulk submission!

@naterogo2136

4 жыл бұрын

Pulled from pack myself back in 1996! Topps Finest “Sterling” Jordan. Actually in my submission box. :)

@THEDECEPTIC0NS

4 жыл бұрын

theyre graded separately as coating on or coating off in the pop reports

@johnpowell5538

4 жыл бұрын

I wish that the values of the cards were more in psa 10 with the coating off. The appeal sucks with the coating on.

Great job.

Hey how u doing my brother i go by lil heat 305 i dig how u showing ppl things man u a good person keep it up

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, brother!

Thanks for spreading the knowledge friend. Keep up the good work. I was considering getting some cards graded but not I am rethinking of it since they are off centered. I am inclined to still get my topps chrome Lebron James graded just to protect it but it'll probably get a 7 or 8 due to it being off centered.

Bro you come up with topics that blow my mind. But this is a necessity with chrome cards because they look beautiful when the surface is un touched.

@GRADEDCARDINVESTOR

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 I’ve got all kinds of crazy topics! For sure those chrome cards need a good washing! Sometimes they get yellow stains that need a thorough 🧽 scrubbing but afterwards look incredible 👍 Finest cards are also in need of a bath lol

Great tips

I’ve seen a few of these types of videos but yours really breathes confidence. More recent videos suggest not to submit cards if they won’t be a 9 or 10. Do you think there’s still value in submitting a card that will grade as a 7 or 8?

@geethunder1

3 жыл бұрын

From my opinion absolutely! A lot of it also depends on whether your a collector/investor only. There are some cards I won’t ever sell and could care less about grade but it’s nice to keep them protected with a PSA case!!!

Thank you so much for your informative video. Just subscribed. Can i ask your expert advice? How strict do you think psa is with declared value on cards? I have some cards that i want to submit but prices just surged recently in the past 2 months. So their average price still only show slightly over $500 but recent sales are higher. I'm not sure if the values would hold and hate to overpay for grading. Thanks in advance!

Great info...when do they officially charge your credit card? When the receive or 15 business days after it gets graded...thanks!

I figured a paper towel would leave scratches so i bought some micro fiber clothes. Im about to send in my first submission to PSA next week. And let me tell you. Its super nerve racking.. that is why I have not sent it yet! Lol. I need to just send it!

Matt love your channel please do more of the decades a lot of collectors do not have Tiffany or rare company cards can you do a countdown with out them for your basic collector

Good Job !!

thank you helps a lots

On the 93-94 Fleer Shaq Graded 8, part of his head is chopped off! Terrible centering. I'm suprised it graded so well. Great video....thanks

Hey great video love your content.Your methods are very informative educationally good to know.I have question for you and others. I would like to know from your expertise if you wanted to start collecting and investing in basketball cards and you had to only pick one out the two brands 1. 2020-21 Panini Chronicles or 2. 2020-21 Panini Mosaic what would be the best brand to invest and that would give you the highest quality and value of the cards long term out of those two? What do you think s the best choice? I just barely started collecting since december you can say im a newbie please let me know thanks.

I love all the 1980s kid techniques "trust me guys just use the moisture from your mouth" hahahah not to mention the grasshopper-petting technique

Really cool video , new Sub here !

Slaughtered that peel lol

Want your thoughts. I have a 2019 Lebron Prizm base card I want to get graded. Everything looks great on the card except the left border has two tiny dots. Like small indentations. Do you think that would make it a 9? Worth submitting or keeping it raw? What about your experience with print lines on the backs? Is PSA lenient with those? I have a Select Luka Rookie like yours in the video and it has tiny print lines that can be seen when holding against a light source. If there were no print lines I think it would be a 10. Thank you! Love your videos.

Great video

This was very informative. I have been going through some of my cards and I want to clean a few of them before submitting. Your videos are awesome. I have a question. What do you do with all of these common cards from these box breaks? I have over 90000 cards now and my wife isn’t liking me storing all of these in the house.

@ryanra44

3 жыл бұрын

Max Kellerman I doubt most of the commons would sell for $1-2 on eBay. I did end up selling the majority of the cards for $3K. I kept most of the high end cards and will likely sell them on eBay

@ryanra44

3 жыл бұрын

Max Kellerman I’ve never sold on eBay, but I would like to.