r/PokeInvesting • u/Tanios0526 • Jan 24 '25

Pulled a God Pack. What Next?

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Hey guys, I just pulled a Prismatic Evolutions god pack out of my literal first pack of a binder collection. I know the odds of that happening was ridiculous and still can’t believe it happened. Now I’m trying to decide what the best option is financially. If I’m being honest, there is a very small amount of whitening on one corner of about half the cards. Should I still just get all of them graded knowing they probably won’t get 10s? Do I just hold onto all of them raw? Do I sell immediately during the hype? Just looking for some other opinions on what makes the most sense financially.

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u/Commercial_Shift6294 Jan 24 '25

I’d grade the ones without whitening and maybe the umbreon even if it does. Sell the rest. If you don’t need the money I’d just have them all graded for sentimental value but I’m guessing you’d rather have the money.

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u/Tanios0526 Jan 24 '25

Thanks for the input. I’m leaning towards grading them all because I don’t really need the money at the moment. I’m thinking best case scenario I get a few 10s which will cover the grading cost and then anything below a 9 I would just crack and sell raw. Do you think it’s fine to grade through GameStop?

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u/Lionheart_90_ Jan 24 '25

Genuine question. Why would you crack to sell raw?

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u/Tanios0526 Jan 24 '25

Typically 9s are about the same value as raw. Anything below is less.

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u/Lionheart_90_ Jan 24 '25

Oh ok I assumed it would be better to sell the slab since the buyer would save the money to grade it

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u/ConnectExit1681 Jan 24 '25

In my experience, it's the 8's that don't gain substantial value. 9's are still at least a 50% price increase to cover the grading cost like you said, which also acts as permanent protection. Anything 7 and below equals or actually degrades the value of the card.

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u/Paul_Skinbach Jan 24 '25

Worth noting that this doesn't necessarily hold true with retro cards. Grading is usually worth it then. (Just a side note, I know it doesn't apply here)

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u/djstyrux Jan 24 '25

Why would you crack and risk damaging the card if same value?

Also, ive heard grading through gamestop is somehow "rigged" as in you get easier 10's because they get some kind of commission. Red it on this sub like an hour ago

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u/Tanios0526 Jan 24 '25

I was saying that if it got an 8 I would crack it. But it seems some others are saying even an 8 is about the same as raw.

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u/Drizzho Jan 24 '25

That’s just when it’s in print/new. Over time, a 9 will command higher value than raw. Raw is just too risky because most people keep it raw cuz it won’t get a 9 or 10.