EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 27 MIN
1 Year of Selling Sports Cards: Grading (Final Part)
from Slabnomics · host Matt
We wrap the mini-series with grading—the alchemy of the hobby when used correctly. I share the actual ledger: 1,127+ cards graded, $20K+ in fees/shipping, PSA (525 cards; ~$11.7K) and SGC (602 cards; ~$9.5K), and why I’d only re-submit ~21% (PSA) and ~17% (SGC) today. You’ll get a pre-grading checklist, a tier/upcharge strategy that protects cash flow, and post-mortems on failed CGC→PSA and BGS→PSA arbitrage.You’ll learnWhen a card shouldn’t be graded PSA vs SGC vs BGS vs CGC—where each fits nowHow to choose service tiers Why speed can trump top-end value for flip cycles (compounding ROI)A practical pre-grading system Why most crossovers disappointThe mindset shift: buy raw as if it stays raw; grading is bonus leverage, not a plan Weekly Newsletter Signup: Slabnomics.com🎥Youtube📸Instagram
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We wrap the mini-series with grading—the alchemy of the hobby when used correctly. I share the actual ledger: 1,127+ cards graded, $20K+ in fees/shipping, PSA (525 cards; ~$11.7K) and SGC (602 cards; ~$9.5K), and why I’d only re-submit ~21% (PSA) and ~17% (SGC) today. You’ll get a pre-grading checklist, a tier/upcharge strategy that protects cash flow, and post-mortems on failed CGC→PSA and BGS→PSA arbitrage. You’ll learn When a card shouldn’t be graded PSA vs SGC vs BGS vs CGC—where eac...
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