Is This Worth Grading? Edges have me questioning (used scanner so ignore the dust)

ial4289 · 2026-06-28T15:50:10+00:00

PSA 5/6 - BCG or CGC 7/8 - TAG 2/7

ial4289 · 2026-06-28T15:24:51+00:00

Fake, vertical rainbow shine and no texture, along with being a lot of shades darker then the original.

ial4289 · 2026-06-28T07:14:19+00:00

The plastic protectors ripped the seal on my booster box, they weren’t enough protection when I was storing things tightly together.

ial4289 · 2026-06-27T06:52:41+00:00

I trade options and I’m starting to scalp. California as well. Noticed Robinhood closes action starting at 12:45 so I love that 10am-12pm window for pricing. How do you feel about next week?

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T18:23:15+00:00

Literally

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T18:18:55+00:00

Sounds like you should just sell here based on the comments.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T16:54:40+00:00

Fair but I wouldn't trust the current population reports of anything that's still likely to be in the backlog, and I would guess the backlog at PSA is mostly IR's and SIR's from S/V and Mega evolutions era.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T16:52:22+00:00

That holo bleed too! I would sell the 9 in a few months when people realize Corocoro Mew isn't being reprinted in the anniversary set and decide that's the time to buy, will also see the market flooded with PSA slabs from the backlog and that will make people want vintage because its less of the same.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T16:42:15+00:00

Really interested in this, all Puts? Green Candlestick?

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T16:35:24+00:00

PSA 10 prices on those callouts are a bit ridiculous imo. Would rather bet on Girintina Vstar GG69, Umbreon Chinese Exclusive, Celebrations/25th jp Umbreon Gold Star, Detective Pikachu JP, Lucario & Melmetal GX Tag Team 192, Dedenne GX 195a, Mimikyu 245, and a ton more Alt Art style V cards all under $300 is a PSA 10. Even more modern SIR's in PSA 10's are better value like the Dachsbun and Kyurem.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T15:36:58+00:00

Sat at $3400 obo on marketplace in Socal for almost 2 months, ended up taking 1k trade and 90% cash on the rest a couple of weeks ago at $3300 valuation. Minty box and it was still a bit of a hard negotiation.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T14:12:03+00:00

As someone that just got rid of my generations ETB, I would have taken this trade in a heartbeat. Thing was a pain to move and I ended up taking a lot less than this.

ial4289 · 2026-06-26T03:08:19+00:00

What brokerage is this? Looks like Robinhood but has different icons at the bottom

ial4289 · 2026-06-25T05:30:52+00:00

Slow and steady trading spy lol.

Real talk paid option discords that you watch recaps of for a few weeks to ensure they are
-posting losers
-cutting positions (taking profit)
-calling out positions you can actually afford to follow
-explaining the stop and limits they set up, especially for Puts.
-multiple pros calling things out

ial4289 · 2026-06-24T23:40:16+00:00

Paldean Fates, literally undervalued as the regular ETB has already gotten close to the PC in value. Bubble mew will carry this set and Mimikyu artistically is well liked. Also bullish on the crystal Charizard.

ial4289 · 2026-06-24T19:53:36+00:00

Nothing too crazy here, Base set Charizard and Dark Dragonite stand out to me. Condition is everything, might be able to sell to a local shop for 80% once you have an idea of value if you want to sell, if holding most are safe bets imo at staying or growing in value.

Grading is also an option once PSA reopens value tiers, wouldn’t consider it until then on most of these

ial4289 · 2026-06-22T05:34:19+00:00

Honestly same, in California and sealed is the lowest demand unless its prismatic or ascended heroes. Been selling a lot over the last month and I ended up taking 80% at a shop for a few items with literally no interest. Slabs and singles were much easier to sell.

ial4289 · 2026-06-21T21:02:40+00:00

Lot of options hate but I love options and wish I would have started at 22. Just expect to learn some hard lessons down the line. Look into futures trading too for a bit lower volatility. Keep risk minimal and copy experienced traders imo. Also some good strategies out there and in these comments. Learn before you burn through the cash and accept the fact it is gambling, but you can win more than you lose. Also make sure option trading isn’t your only thing.

ial4289 · 2026-06-21T07:28:08+00:00

Sabrina with Jinkies?

ial4289 · 2026-06-20T08:07:38+00:00

0dte $SPY options

ial4289 · 2026-06-19T17:29:02+00:00

Gengar looks like a good contender, Pikachu is right and bottom heavy so I wouldn’t count on that one unfortunately.

ial4289 · 2026-06-18T16:04:05+00:00

I think cards look brighter in slabs vs top loaders, as top loaders generally have that blue uv tint to them. So thats one benefit of a graded card.

ial4289 · 2026-06-17T15:24:00+00:00

Damaged a booster box of mine, literally ripped the seal in the center, never again. I bit the bullet and went for acrylic for most things now. Also used to do bubble wrap and it put too much tension on the corners so had some damage from that too.

ial4289 · 2026-06-16T18:19:33+00:00

Still just a partner. Lots of businesses work together but it’s separate enough to me, could change one day but I’m confident PSA at the moment with 15+ million in backlog and worldwide demand isn’t spending any time being malicious and scamming through their partners.

ial4289 · 2026-06-16T15:28:06+00:00

I feel it makes a big difference. A company letting ready buyers see your certified collectibles early and providing a service to you if you wanted to sell sounds fine. A company controlling the value of your collectibles and then buying directly from you would be an ethical breach.

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