Sports Card Strategy Ep 85: Not Time To Sell; Bowman Raw Show Pick-Ups To eBay Flips; PSA Strategies
Jun 5, 2023
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Paul Hickey, Kendall McKee, and Chad Guell discuss PSA grading strategies, why not to grade a 1/1, Victor Wembanyama plays, grading results, SI for Kids, football buying season, and why it's not time to sell sports cards. They also cover L of the Week, W of the Week, Buy of the Week, Sell of the Week, and audience Q&A.
Stick with popular brands like Prism, Select, and Bowman for football, basketball, and baseball cards.
Take advantage of current hype cycles in sports to sell cards for maximum profit potential.
Consider the potential resale value and recent comps when negotiating for cards with unique features or inserts.
Deep dives
Buying recommended sports card brands for each sport
For football, basketball, and baseball, Stick with popular brands like Prism, Select, and Bowman. Bowman is especially recommended for baseball as it offers a wide variety of affordable and collectible options.
Selling cards in hype cycles
Take advantage of current hype cycles in sports, such as the NBA finals or the Stanley Cup, to sell cards. List them on eBay or Facebook groups to maximize profit potential.
Ripping or selling sealed boxes
If you have a sealed box of cards that you don't collect, consider selling them rather than ripping them. Check recent sales comps to determine the best time to sell and maximize profit potential.
Bargaining for cards with unique features
When negotiating for cards with unique features or inserts, consider the potential resale value and whether the price justifies the purchase. In the case of the Justin Jefferson card with Joe Burrow, assess if the asking price is worth bargaining for based on recent comps and personal interest.
Pros and cons of submitting one-of-one cards for grading
The podcast episode discusses a listener's question regarding the grading of a Jan Quel Fernandez Bowman first one-of-one card that received a grade of eight from PSA. The hosts debate the advantages and disadvantages of grading one-of-one cards. One host advises against submitting one-of-one cards for grading, explaining that any grade below a perfect 10 decreases the value of the card. Furthermore, it is mentioned that PSA now registers all serial numbered cards from 2023 onwards, meaning that if the card were cracked and resubmitted to PSA, it would never receive a grade higher than an eight due to its prior grading. Another host suggests leaving the card in the PSA eight slab and selling it as is, acknowledging that there may not be much additional value to gain from cracking it.
Tips for submitting cards to grading services
The podcast episode also addresses questions about submitting cards to grading services. A listener inquired about whether it is better to submit a large quantity of cards together or break them up into multiple smaller submissions. One of the hosts shares their experience and suggests that breaking up submissions by sport or player can lead to faster turnaround times. They explain that newer graders at grading services often handle more recent cards, while vintage cards take longer to process due to fewer specialized graders. Additionally, the host advises against submitting one-of-one cards for grading but recommends grading any other numbered cards. However, they caution against cracking graded cards and resubmitting them without disclosing their original grade to potential buyers. They advise transparent and honest practices when dealing with graded cards.
Welcome to Episode 85 of the Sports Card Strategy Show with Paul Hickey of NoOffseason.com, Kendall McKee of Just Breaks and the Sports Card Doctor, Chad Guell.
We cover tons of PSA Grading Strategies, why you should never grade a 1/1; more Victor Wembanyama plays; results from crack and submits; tons of grading results; more on SI for Kids, football buying season continues; why it's not time to sell sports cards.
We have to be the only Sports Card Podcast that goes in depth into not only the major sports, baseball, basketball, football, but also digs into opportunities for soccer, F1, college basketball and NBA Draft Prospects, and even celebrity cards.
In this episode we talk about:
- L of the Week
- W of the Week
- Buy of the Week
- Sell of the Week
- Audience Q and A
We'd love your questions and comments!
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