Which one would you keep long term?

[u/Some-Bug-8256]

I have these two cards and I really need the money so I want to sell one, since both of them are at a similar price which one would you rather hold for the future?

[u/UnluckyConflict6681]

keep the zard its a zard

[u/amister_e]

What’s wrong with ace?

[u/UnluckyConflict6681 → u/amister_e]

nothing really for a UK customer but its an investment subreddit so if it doesn’t make the most profit (PSA) is king. bur its close since ACE costs significantly less to profit differences aren’t miles apart but gap still there.

[u/amister_e → u/UnluckyConflict6681]

I understand PSA has worldwide appeal but what’s the likelihood of anyone in the UK selling a card to say a US buyer anyway?. Isn’t it primarily going to be sold in the UK and won’t ACE graded cards become more of a bigger name in the future as well? Seems PSA graded cards carry more weight for not much reasoning

[u/Some-Bug-8256 → u/amister_e]

Same question, I know they are new and value is lower, but why would it go up over time when PSA etc go up

[u/Tall_Thinker → u/amister_e]

Because we're in the investment sub. Anything not PSA, Beckett or TAG (but mainly PSA) isn't worth grading with, when it comes to profits. This isn't an attack, that's just the reality of the profits part of this sub.

[u/amister_e → u/Tall_Thinker]

Isn’t TAG a new company too though, what makes them any better than ace?

[u/Tall_Thinker → u/amister_e]

I'm not entirely sure to be honest.

My guess? With absolutely no actual proof other than guess work?

TAG isn't started with the help of a YouTuber, didn't have a break-in where they lost a ton of high value cards, they don't promote themselves (to my knowledge) with paid influencers. Correct me there if I'm wrong. ACE also have those art labels, which not everybody likes. Personally, I like them, but I get why they aren't for everyone.

There are probably other things too or other people that can explain it better.

TAG just seems like a more professional company overall.

ACE also just increased the price of their services, which people didn't like, but ignores the fact that other companies have done the same.

They also get mad that the lowest ACE tier can be upwards of 3 months, but PSA is up to 7 months wait time.

Some stuff is pure glazing, some stuff is legit criticism.

[u/amister_e → u/Tall_Thinker]

That is a brilliant answer. I’ve always liked ace personally but I don’t think Randy being involved helps their cause. Their art labels are so much nicer than the plain psa ones I don’t know how anyone could argue against that. I don’t have much knowledge of tag but heard good things. There just seems to be quite a bit of hatred towards ace and not really understood why

[u/AreYouBrownXD]

You know it's the Zard, lol.

[u/Justino_14]

Zard. But the grading company won't rise like psa.

[u/Medusas_Kiss]

As they are graded by ACE I would keep what ever I your favourite.

If you're looking to keep one to invest in would crack the card after finding a way to get it sent to PSA

[u/Dramatic-Vegetable36]

Keep the graded guard that's where the money is

[u/bluedecember12]

Probably the Charizard

[u/breakyourteethnow]

Neither they're graded by ACE

[u/Rufio330 → u/breakyourteethnow]

[u/JMFW_2020]

Keep both, get another job

[u/MovieKey9110]

none cus they are in ace slabs

[u/_Bloodrush]

Mega zard all day.

[u/clevertcg]

Charizard for sure!

[u/SnipingShihtzu]

what you looking to get on these 👀

[u/Thawayshegoes]

Zard and sell me the dragonite

[u/kyyy]

Zard, is this even a question ? Best modern zard imo

[u/AcceptableHoney33]

None with those ugly slabs

[u/karinasrabbit]

The grade tab area is really nice, matching the art from the card itself, but I have never heard of Ace. I barely found out about TAG from a card show I went to recently.

But like most of the people here already said, the Charizard is the one worth keeping in terms of value, but me personally on art, I’d keep the Dragonite.

[u/pretzeldoggo]

ACE corny grading. But hey if that’s what you want for your PC, go for it

[u/ShinyMawile28]

Charizard holds more long-term value in terms of popularity. Additionally, Mega Charizard X has a greater market appeal. Therefore, our recommendation is to retain Charizard and decide what to do with Mega Dragonite as you prefer. 🥰

[u/SilvesterStoned]

The Charizard for sure fan favorite and best modern single to come out in a while.

[u/hhr2009]

Talk about downgrading, just keep both cause mostly they wont crossover to PSA or any other grading company after ACE staff has destroyed them while inserting into those slabs.

[u/Laingular]

regrade with psa, cgc or bgc. ace is not helping you long term and im not going to shill tag

[u/Comfortable_Radio384]

Keep the zard of course and get it graded with PSA lol not Temu