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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 47 MIN

Ep. 273: TCG Grading Live from Melbourne Hobby Hangout

from You Can't Comp This: NBA Trading Card Podcast · host Russell Gibson

Send us Fan MailLive from the Hobby Hangout Melbourne, John from TCG Grading is taking us deep into the world of grading. From the basics of card grading, TCG custom labels to the strict standards that define a perfect grade. No fluff, just the raw reality of what it takes to lead the grading game in Australia.The BreakdownThe Cleaning Trap: Why your "restoration" might actually be destroying your cards.Label Security: A look at the design and security tech behind the TCG slab.Consistency is King: How they maintain rigorous standards across thousands of submissions.Community Connection: Why local engagement and trust are the backbone of the Aussie hobby. Support the showThank You to our Primary sponsor:Check Out My Cards Australia and US Sports Cards AustraliaSponsor: Neon Trading Cards: NBA, Soccer, Breaks on WhatnotSponsor: The Hobby Hangout: Melbourne: 26th of April.Click Here For TicketsReach out to us on socials and tell us what we got right or wrong!All of our Socials can be found on our LinktreeYou Can't Comp This YouTube - we stream episodes LIVE!You Can't Comp This on Facebook - join our community

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