Should I grade my Yu-Gi-Oh cards?

Usually it does not make sense to have a card graded unless it is fairly old and/or really valuable and in Near Mint Condition or better. We would say if you have a very collectable card, and it's worth over $100 you might want to consider getting it graded.

Should I grade my Yu-Gi-Oh cards?

Even if you have no intentions of selling the card, having it graded will help you establish its value and authenticity for your own collection. There is no better form of protection for a card than a graded slab.

Is it worth it to get cards graded?

In nearly all circumstances, a graded card is worth more than its raw counterpart. There might be some minor exceptions to this. For example, if a card is returned from a grader labeled as questionable authenticity, we could theoretically say that the card values are approximately equal.

Where should I grade my Yu-Gi-Oh cards?

PSA is the largest and most trusted card grading service in the world. Submitting your trading cards to PSA is the first step towards getting the most from your trading card collection.

Is PSA grading worth it?

Regardless if you're talking counterfeits or reprints, PSA card grading services can be an excellent tool to verify a card's authenticity. That's not to say that PSA is correct 100% of the time and fakes don't occasionally slip through their hands.

Which YuGiOh Cards Should You Grade?

Is it good to have 60 cards in a Yu-Gi-Oh deck?

By increasing the deck count to 60 cards you can greatly reduce the odds of seeing those poor draws, while maintaining the chance to open with various good combinations of starter and extenders.

Is CGC grading worth it?

Depending on the scarcity and popularity of the book, a CGC graded issue can sell for as much as three to four times that of a raw book that's listed in the same grade.

Why is PSA grading so expensive?

PSA, BGS and other popular grading services have increased their prices because… Well because they can – It's like anything else, if demand for it goes up, so does the value. The higher prices also mean lower and more manageable submission numbers, but higher value, which is better for the grading services.

How do I know if my Yu-Gi-Oh cards are worth money?

Rarity/Condition/Scarcity

Three main factors apply when trying to determine the value of a Yu-Gi-Oh! card. Understanding the rarity of the card (population) is the most important thing to consider. Each pack has a different subset of rarities.

Is it better to sell cards graded or ungraded?

Graded cards are generally worth more than their counterparts that aren't graded because graded cards have been examined, authenticated, and assigned a condition by an expert. Thus, a card deemed to be gem mint is going to be valued higher than one that looks mint in “raw” condition. This makes sense.

How expensive should a card be to get it graded?

PSA Grading Cost Per Card

Value Bulk: $19/card. Value: $25/card. Value Plus: $40/card. Regular: $75/card.

Will Yugioh cards go down in value?

You need to understand that, the longer the trading card game keeps going, the more cards that there will be in circulation. So, certain rare cards will be reprinted, and thus lose their value. Fortunately, if you own a card that doesn't get reprinted, it'll become more and more valuable over time!

How many cards is too many in yugioh?

Assemble your favorite cards into a Deck that follows these rules: ●The Deck must be 40 to 60 cards. You can only have up to 3 copies of the same card in your Deck, Extra Deck and Side Deck combined. Also, some cards are Forbidden, Limited or Semi-Limited in official tournaments. (See page 45 for details.)

Is it better to sell Pokemon or Yugioh cards?

Collectors can find common, uncommon, and rare cards to sell or keep in their binder. Many rare trading cards are worth quite a bit, which is why some people collect the cards for the potential of a big sell rather than for the game. On average, Pokemon cards are worth more than Yugioh cards.

How much does 1 PSA grading cost?

Now in terms of pricing, PSA's most basic service level costs $20 per card with a minimum submission of 20 cards worth up to $199 in declared value. On the other hand, their most elite service costs $600 per card, worth up to $9,999 in declared value.

Is PSA grading shutting down?

Back on March 30, PSA Authentication and Grading Services, a company long considered the gold standard in the sports card collectibles grading field, shut down several of its services.

How hard is it to get a PSA 10 card?

Earning a PSA 10 grade on average is quite hard, but is highly dependent on a card's age, scarcity, and condition sensitivity. Newer cards generally have a higher probability of earning a PSA 10, since a collector will immediately protect a card after pulling from a pack.

Should I grade PSA or CGC?

Some collectors consider CGC to be superior to PSA for a number of reasons. The first is that it's considerably cheaper at $35 per card. What's more, CGC accepts bulk orders that only charge $15 per card! This makes it very accessible for even novice collectors, and they don't suffer from ludicrous wait times like PSA.

How much is it per card to get graded from CGC?

Flat fee. Only $15 per card regardless of value, genre, or category. The program currently includes items up to 8" x 10" in size. The $15 fee includes shipping costs from PWCC to CSG/CGC and back to PWCC.

Has CGC ever graded a 10?

A CGC Perfect 10 is a card that has received the grade of CGC Pristine 10 with all four sub-grades being 10. This “quad 10” is the best a card can be. It has no post-production flaws under 10-times magnification in all four sub-grades.

What is the average age for Yu-Gi-Oh?

The average tournament player is in their 20s, and the vast majority of the top 100 players of all time are closer to 30 than to 20.

What is considered a rare Yugioh card?

Modern Super Rares have holofoil artwork, Level, and Attribute icons. Older Super Rares will only have holofoil artwork. Ultra Rares are identical to Super Rares, but they have gold foil lettering on the card name. A Secret Rare has a rainbow-colored foil that's applied to the artwork, card name, Attribute, and Level.

What is the age rate for Yu-Gi-Oh?

This title is rated for 13+, but children as young as 10 could easily handle it.