Pretty much. I don't discriminate and knowing that I'm pretty much the only one grading the "cheapies" means that I'm offering content that hardly anyone else is. It's a double win for me. I just enjoy grading a little too much. LOL!
Not every card. lol. Most of the hits for sure (anything EX/GX/V or better), but everything else is just taking a shot for fun, grading because the Pokemon is popular, grading because I like the artwork, or grading because the card has surprising sales data in a 10 and I'm just taking my shot to see if I can snag it.
@PokeHunterPhil Even when you get a 10 seems like you're losing money on most cards no? Because the cards are so common? Base ex's surely hard to sell?
@@Jste75 You'd be surprised. I don't usually have a problem getting the cards sold at some point no matter what the card is. If they don't get bought within a month, I move them to the auction block and they usually sell no problem. I've lost money on grades, of course, which can always happen when you grade cards as you have no idea what grade they're going to ultimately slap on the card, but I've sold gem mint 10 commons for $15-20 before.
Their prices are unbeatable for sure and they do have the perk of the Pristine 10s. It's an affordable way to begin the grading journey, but PSA beats them on every other front, including realized value and turnaround time. In short, if you just need an affordable way to get cards graded, CGC is a great company to use, but if you're going for maximum value, PSA is the way to go.
@@hobbylottery5014 CGC has gotten significantly slower since their new changes last year. It used to take only 1-2 weeks no matter how big the submission was. Now, it takes a little over a month to a month and a half roughly, sometimes two months if they're really backed up.
@@Icex7 Quite a bit since I started grading cards a year ago. As far as what's on the way, my final grading submission just finished and will ship out next week. Preparing another CGC and another PSA return to send in though. Gotta keep it flowing for the channel. lol
Beautiful cards, just a question, why do you grade these cheaper cards? Is it just love for the game?
Pretty much. I don't discriminate and knowing that I'm pretty much the only one grading the "cheapies" means that I'm offering content that hardly anyone else is. It's a double win for me. I just enjoy grading a little too much. LOL!
That drudgigon was my favorite.
I had never seen that card before pulling it. It's a great artwork. I'll definitely agree with you there.
That fire energy is really cool🔥
Absolutely LOVE the VSTAR Universe secret rare energies!
Love the grading return videos I am addicted haha
That's awesome! Glad you're enjoying the reveals!
Great submission! Love the pidgeot!
Glad you enjoyed it! I love the Pidgeot too! Great card!
everyone of them is a fire slab!! crossing fingers for the giveaway!
Glad you enjoyed the return!
So glad they brought ex cards back, feels like it’s been ages since the last time I saw an ex card!😆
I like the new tera EX cards. Great way to bring the EX cards back.
That pristine shiny Pidgeot ex FA looks 🔥!! Nice return! 😄
Glad you enjoyed it! I love that Pidgeot!
Goated giveaway! Nice new pic for the channel
Thank you!
Sick pristines
Both are awesome cards to get pristines on for sure!
I remember Mankey being in the the first episode of Pokemon that I ever watched. Nostalgia Central over here lol
That is awesome! I love that! Thanks for sharing!
those are cgc company graded slabs??? different from what i know
Yes, these are CGC slabs. I use both CGC and PSA for grading.
congratulations on the good grades!
Thank you!
Awesome returns! Like the Pidgeot ex
Glad you enjoyed it! I really like the Pidgeot EX too. Will always like an original 151 Pokemon!
Vstar Universe has a tons of pulls and cool artworks, love to see u open some of those in the future, and that terra form Skeledirge card is fire 🔥🔥🔥
Yes, I will definitely be revisiting VSTAR Universe in the future. I LOVE that set.
Sick cards!! Glad I found this channel
Welcome to the channel! Excited you're here!
congrats on the returns!!
Thank you!
congrats on all the great grades man!
Thank you!
love your content, im learning a lot about grading cards
Thank you! I'm glad that you're loving the content and learning something new and exciting in the process!
amazing grade returns!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video! I love collecting the holo energy cards.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Those VSTAR Universe energies are beautiful holos. Love pulling them!
All the best on some massive big scores bro good luck 🤞
Thanks!
Sweet grades!
Thanks!
Nice cards btw, love these type of videos
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cool cards!
Glad you liked the return! Plenty of great cards to enjoy for sure!
Do you grade every card you pull?
Not every card. lol. Most of the hits for sure (anything EX/GX/V or better), but everything else is just taking a shot for fun, grading because the Pokemon is popular, grading because I like the artwork, or grading because the card has surprising sales data in a 10 and I'm just taking my shot to see if I can snag it.
@PokeHunterPhil Even when you get a 10 seems like you're losing money on most cards no? Because the cards are so common? Base ex's surely hard to sell?
@@Jste75 You'd be surprised. I don't usually have a problem getting the cards sold at some point no matter what the card is. If they don't get bought within a month, I move them to the auction block and they usually sell no problem. I've lost money on grades, of course, which can always happen when you grade cards as you have no idea what grade they're going to ultimately slap on the card, but I've sold gem mint 10 commons for $15-20 before.
Sweet pristines ❤
Always love getting a pristine 10.
Another great grade reveal
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you suggest cgc ?
Their prices are unbeatable for sure and they do have the perk of the Pristine 10s. It's an affordable way to begin the grading journey, but PSA beats them on every other front, including realized value and turnaround time. In short, if you just need an affordable way to get cards graded, CGC is a great company to use, but if you're going for maximum value, PSA is the way to go.
@@PokeHunterPhilhow long was the turnaround time for this submission?
@@hobbylottery5014 CGC has gotten significantly slower since their new changes last year. It used to take only 1-2 weeks no matter how big the submission was. Now, it takes a little over a month to a month and a half roughly, sometimes two months if they're really backed up.
Very cool 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome haul!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers for video bro 👊🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Time for the Dragonite to be sent to PSA....?
I will definitely be sending the next one I pull to PSA. That 7.5 was way off from what I saw. lol
CGC > PSA 😘
I respect that. I still use them because you just can't beat their prices and they also have the added perk of those nice pristine 10 slabs.
Prestine latios! I want it!😅
I love that holo! The VSTAR Universe holos are awesome, especially the Latios.
Nice giveaway gl all
Right on!
Hey Phil. Great video as always!! Keep up the videos I'm quite addicted to them 👍👍👌👌🔥🔥
Hey! I'm so excited to hear that you're loving the content! More to come for sure!
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love from India ❤
Hello from America! Glad you're here!
Cool 🤩
Indeed!
Bro sends out cards every week or something haha.
Yeah, I had a bunch of submissions that were submitted at different times all of a sudden finish around the same time. It was nuts. LOL!
@@PokeHunterPhil Do you know the total amount you've submitted?
@@Icex7 Quite a bit since I started grading cards a year ago. As far as what's on the way, my final grading submission just finished and will ship out next week. Preparing another CGC and another PSA return to send in though. Gotta keep it flowing for the channel. lol
Sweet Returns
Glad you enjoyed it!