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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2021 · 11 MIN

10 MISTAKES Buying Ungraded Sports Cards Collectors Should AVOID

from The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show · host Matt Powers

In the sports card collecting hobby there is an obvious choice you have to make at the beginning of every purchase. Do you buy the ungraded card, or do you buy the already graded card? Of course, the graded cards cost more, but at least you know upfront the value and quality of that card!However, if you're looking at making more profit off selling sports cards, buying the ungraded cards and taking the risk that they grade a 10 can sometimes pay off HUGE!If you are right and they get those coveted grades, you just hit the jackpot.  Still, there are some major things you need to keep in mind if you're going to start buying ungraded sports cards.Today, I talk about 10 things buyers should avoid when looking at the ungraded sports card market. From looking at the centering of the card, to choosing who you buy from, to understanding which sports card grading company you are choosing.  I could probably go on and give more than 10, but we have to start somewhere, and these are some big points, so find them all out today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!Website: https://www.powerssportsmemorabilia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/powersautographsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowersCollectiblesTwitter: https://twitter.com/powerscoWant 20% off Sports Card Investors Market Movers software program?  Use my affiliate link below and code POWERS20https://www.sportscardinvestor.com/plans/?ref=49Need jerseys or photos for my upcoming autograph signings?  Fanatics has you covered.  Affiliate link below.If you choose to purchase anything from the above links, please know I may receive a small commission.  Only buy if you will truly use it and it fits into your budget.https://fanatics.ncw6.net/vnN0yj0:00 Coming Up0:35 Today's Topic1:58 Buying Off Center Cards3:09 Buying Dark Bordered Cards3:35 Buying Older Chrome Cards4:34 Beware Of Pack Fresh5:22 Buying Off COMC6:55 Not Having Grading Company Preplanned7:40 Know Your Numbers8:33 Buying Expensive Ungraded Cards9:52 Ask Questions10:45 Don't Buy From Graded Sellers#sportscard #powerssportsmemorabiliashow #sportsmemorabilia

In the sports card collecting hobby there is an obvious choice you have to make at the beginning of every purchase. Do you buy the ungraded card, or do you buy the already graded card? Of course, the graded cards cost more, but at least you know upfront the value and quality of that card! However, if you're looking at making more profit off selling sports cards, buying the ungraded cards and taking the risk that they grade a 10 can sometimes pay off HUGE! If you are right and they get those...

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