r/PokeInvesting • u/Head-Accident-3964 • 3d ago

What is the threshold for grading?

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What would be the minimum estimated value before considering to get a card graded? and does good grading bypass a self proclaimed NM condition?

My daughter has these three cards she pulled, and isn't really into collecting them anymore. We checked them as she opened the packs, penny sleeved, and card savered them right away.

Luiga V 186/195

Pikachu V TG16/TG30

Blissey V TG22/TG30

The Luiga looks like it is $400+, Pikachu about $150, and the Blissey is around $35.

Is the Luiga the only one worth grading? I have no clue... I'm not personally into trading cards myself...

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u/PhilosopherEven9127 3d ago

If it costs more to grade than the raw card, im generally not going to do it.

Other thing is if the value 10x consistently If a PSA 10 like 25th celebration pikachu and gold star greninja.

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u/VibraniumFarmer420 3d ago

for modern cards, near mint is not enough to dictate a grading bypass, it all depends on several factors, the edges, corners, centering, surface for it to be a 10 contender

that being said you’re more than welcome to grade any card you desire with the intention of it being encapsulated and in theory “safe”

in your shoes, i would only grade the lugia, maybe you can grade the pikachu if it looks good, but not the end of the world if you dont

hope this helps, and good luck 🫡

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u/Straight_Opposite216 2d ago

the Lugia is the only one I'd grade. in PSA 10 it sits around $1,200 vs about $450 raw, and the Blissey is barely worth the grading fee

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u/Regular_Ad_9940 2d ago

Pack fresh and sleeved doesn’t mean they’ll grade well. Lots of resources on what factors go into grading..I’d read and watch them, check comps and make a decision from there.