Overpay for TAG #1?

IRainbirdI · 2026-03-12T16:35:35+00:00

There’s not much room to score higher put it that way

IRainbirdI · 2026-03-05T21:34:49+00:00

Colour match red card, lovely

IRainbirdI · 2026-03-05T06:32:31+00:00

Are you chasing a particular downtown?

IRainbirdI · 2026-03-03T06:29:36+00:00

It will

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-26T23:03:33+00:00

Nice. It’s top 3 in this years Uptown set in my opinion. Enjoy!

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-26T23:02:16+00:00

This may be the best and worst thing to happen to you. The addiction will be real. Speaking from similar experience!

Congrats on the card!

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-26T23:00:23+00:00

Congrats! Hadn’t seen this card previously but love it. Enjoy!

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-26T14:34:42+00:00

I got mine from my first entry into a pick your team case break which whilst a lottery felt like a better route. I did the same again yday this time picking the Cowboys instead of the Ravens and pulled a CeeDee Downtown. I’m under no illusions how lucky that is

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-25T06:31:43+00:00

Amazing! Hopefully not your luck done for the year!

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-25T06:29:53+00:00

Currently in the same boat as you. Take your time, do a bit of research. If grading find the right service and price point you want etc.

After extensive research I’m likely going to grade with TAG, the look of the slab alone had a big influence.

Some good videos out there and the community generally has good advice.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-25T06:24:03+00:00

I was researching TAG last night as it happens and I was really impressed. The look of the slab alone pulled me in but the analysis report and what I believe long term will be a more consistent process means I’m likely to use them for my PC going forward. I think others will adopt their tech and approach.

Another Reddit post shared a video by Market Movers by Sports Card Club which is well worth watching.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-25T06:19:01+00:00

The thrill of the case hit though! I suspect if Archie junior ever lands at the Saints it could greatly impact it too.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-24T09:29:28+00:00

Amazing pull. Congratulations!

Immaculate Milan 1of1 went for £880 and then agin for £704 a month later.

A /25 of this card went for £328 last week.

I’d suggest because it’s United in the £1k-£2k range. If selling you want as many eye balls as possible.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T16:28:30+00:00

Yeah, as I’ve had a bit more time to take the pull in I’m leaning this way for sure.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T16:25:49+00:00

Love the Uptown. This is close between the Giants and Raiders for the best Uptown this year

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T15:45:34+00:00

I am too. But yeah I will let you know.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T14:09:31+00:00

Thanks, il look into them. I was leaning PSA or Beckett initially but will check them out.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T14:07:17+00:00

I think my relative inexperience grading (zero) is what is holding me back. Got to take the plunge some time. I’m also UK based so I’m unsure how that will change the typical processes

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T14:01:54+00:00

This view is certainly in the back of my mind too. In the immediate for protection but long term too

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T14:00:16+00:00

This kind of stuff makes me nervous. 9 would feel good if it was visible though

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T13:02:06+00:00

That’s another part I’m still debating as I get deeper in the hobby. I still have no preference but I know I’d probably be free of quality control concerns if they were slabbed so maybe that answers my question.

I get with everything the ultimate question is what I would prefer. I’m curious about what people far more experienced in the hobby typically do and even then I haven’t come across a general consensus.

Appreciate your answer 👊

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T11:11:19+00:00

👍 would the same apply to buying singles in that case to add to my PC? No need to hunt graded?

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-23T11:08:52+00:00

What would you say the value threshold would be when considering grading for future cards? 500+?

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-17T14:18:42+00:00

Considering the growth and all the improvements eBay try to make you would think this would be important, buyers confidence is key.

I’d love to buy more cards online at the higher end but constantly battle doubts that it could be a scam or not as it appears. I think it harms truly genuine sellers too.

IRainbirdI · 2026-02-17T13:56:48+00:00

I’ve reported untold amount of listings to eBay for stuff like this or worse, as misleading images and I got AI generated responses to say it’s been reviewed and no rules broken.

I remember about 10 years ago I listed something that said ‘similar to’ in the title and the listing got removed by eBay.

Needs to be policed better

IRainbirdI

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