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$8 to GRADE a SPORTS CARD? A Review of Other Card Grading Companies vs PSA - HGA?
By now you should all know about the huge price changes in the various tiers offered by PSA for sports card grading. I've covered it a fair amount over the last week or so, and certainly many others have been on top of it as well. Obviously, there are more grading companies out there, but what are they like? Are some worth considering more than others? Today we will talk about Beckett Grading Services (BGS), SGC grading, HGA grading, SGC grading, and also GMA grading. If you are a sports card collector or investor and are looking for alternative ways to get your cards grader quickly and cheap then today's video is for you. Basketball, football, baseball, and even soccer cards are on the rise. Getting your cards graded by companies such as PSA or Beckett can add significant value to them. But with their huge backlog of cards, what other card grading companies are there to choose from? Find out the Pros, the Cons, and some price points today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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5 Zion Williamson Rookie Cards YOU CAN AFFORD!
Want to invest in Zion Williamson cards but don't want to break the bank? Here's 5 great Zion Rookie cards that would be a great investment and addition to your collection!
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Your Next 5 MOVES As A Sports Memorabilia Collector!
Chances are you have memorabilia sitting around that you've forgotten about. It's time to take inventory, set new goals, and seize the value of your collection! Comment down below what YOUR holy grail piece is.
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BOX BREAKS - What Are They and Should YOU Be Doing Them? The RISKS and REWARDS
Maybe you are only interested in a specific card or set of cards, or maybe you just want to have some fun with your money. Box breaks with sports cards can be an answer to those problems, but are they worth it, and should you really be doing them? Today I'll give you my insight into the world of box breaks!
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How to get MORE PSA 10s When GRADING Your CARDS
A PSA grade of 10 is a coveted form of recognition in all sports and trading card communities. The most obvious reason for this? Well, it's really hard to get! A card has to be practically perfect and meet a list of criteria to be given the top mark from PSA graders, but if you can get that number, then your card instantly becomes more valuable than it was the day you sent it off. So if you want in on some of the collectibles action, this is a must know for you. What tips and tricks of the trade do you need to know. You'll find out today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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TOP 10 ERLING HAALAND Soccer Cards For Your COLLECTION
Erling Haaland has become a soccer superstar playing for Borussia Dortmund. Even hotter than his play of the football pitch has been his cards. Soccer cards have been blowing up lately, especially Haaland. His rookie cards such as the 2019 Topps Chrome Bundesliga haven become worth thousands of dollars with his Fussball rookie sticker being almost $10,000. If you are a sports card collector or investor, Erling Haaland is a player you must have. Today's video is all about the top 10 Haaland soccer cards you must have in your collection.
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A Message to All SPORTS CARD COLLECTORS and INVESTORS
I am sure you all enjoy this sports card hobby as much as I do. Whether your are a sports card collector or investor today's video is for you. We all know what a great feeling it is to finally snag that big Kobe Bryant card or pick up that hard to find LeBron James rookie card for your collection, but there is something we have to keep in mind! Today we're just going to have a real talk about the collecting hobby, so that it can continue to be an enjoyable activity for us all and keeps the sports card hobby growing in a positive direction. Listen until the end of today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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New TOPPS Deal Threaten Panini SPORTS CARD Monopoly?
The year started with PSA as the star in the news, and now we are apparently transitioning to Topps as the star of the next quarter. Topps just announced they are getting back into the public trading game, and what a shake-up that could bring to the hobby and sports card market. Topps is synonymous with baseball cards, owning the Bowman brand for quite a few years. However, Topps is also known for making the most iconic basketball cards of all time, the Topps Chrome rookie cards of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. With this new found investment, will Topps be able to secure the licensing rights to make basketball and football sports cards? Currently, Panini holds the exclusive rights to those sports. Sports card collectors and investors would love to see that happen, but will it? Like all the major news these days, we have even more questions to answer and new plans of action to consider. How will Topps entering the public market change things with Panini, and what is Topps looking to pursue now going forward? Find out today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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How to Start Your SPORTS CARD or Autograph ONLINE BUSINESS
I've been getting a lot of the same questions asked in the comments for a while now. People want to know how they can start their own sports card or autograph business. What steps do they need to take? What things should they look out for? Owning your own sports memorabilia business is a dream come true for some collectors. Being able to make a living off of the sports card or autograph hobby can seem confusing or overwhelming. A step by step guide to set up your online business in the sports memorabilia hobby would be helpful right? So today is the day. I'm going to answer all the questions, and probably some more. In what must be my most comprehensive video to date, I'll tell you my step-by-step process for getting my own business off the ground. Plus, you'll find out some of the hard truths that come with going off on your own too! Answers, answers, and more answers on today's Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Are You Losing Money Selling PANINI PRIZM Basketball Sports Card BLASTER BOXES?
2020-2021 Panini Prizm Basketball Blaster sports card boxes can be a great deal! Or can they? Well, in the eyes of a collector who is hoping to sell these boxes or their contents for a profit down the road, it can be hard to say. These things are a great deal because they are cheap, while still offering a chance for profit. On the other hand, they can be so hard to acquire because of online internet bots and long lines at retail stores such as Walmart and Target that just the effort of buying one of these alone can sink your chances at a profit. So what are my thoughts on the subject, and how I approach this? Are these good investments for sports card collectors or investors? Find out today on the Powers Sports Memorabilia Show!
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Best Time to SELL a SPORTS CARD?
Selling a sports card of your favorite player can be very stressful. Are you selling at the right time? Is this card still going up in value? Today I talk about some indicators you can look for when selling a sports card out of your collection. Is the sports card market hot right now? Might be a good time to sell. Did you have something come up in your personal life? All these factors can help determine if now is the right time to sell your sports card collection or investments.
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PSA SHUTS DOWN! What's YOUR Next Move in the SPORTS CARD Hobby?
When it comes to the Sports Card Hobby, 2021 has been off to one crazy start. PSA was continuing to be backlogged, then they raised their prices, and now this! PSA has shut down most sports card grading services until July 2021. What does this mean for the hobby? Effect on current PSA graded cards? Effect on other card grading companies such as BGS, HGA, SGC, and CSG? Also, what is your game plan going forward? As a sports card collector and investor it is important to have options. In today's episode of The Powers Sports Memorabilia Show, I go over those with you and discuss how PSA can possibly avoid this backlog in the future.
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