[rgf17]

now i understand grading a card gives you more of an idea of what its condition, value, etc are but when it comes to a set of cards (ie my heritage collection 15 card relic set) that i do not intend on ever getting rid of, just passing down to my son, why not just have the slabbed? dont know the cost difference between grading or just slabbing if any. if it is substancial slabbing would be more beneficial to my situation. just an idea i'm throwing around. what do you think?

[pbean]

if you're taking the time and effort to send them in for slabbing, get them graded ..... looking at the long term benefits vs. cost

[nolan5000]

now i understand grading a card gives you more of an idea of what its condition, value, etc are but when it comes to a set of cards (ie my heritage collection 15 card relic set) that i do not intend on ever getting rid of, just passing down to my son, why not just have the slabbed? dont know the cost difference between grading or just slabbing if any. if it is substancial slabbing would be more beneficial to my situation. just an idea i'm throwing around. what do you think?

They both cost the same.

[keaponlaffin]

did you maybe mean slab them yourself? if you mean slab them yourself and your more concerned with protection rather then resell value its probably worth it to just slab them yourself. If however you meant sending them in to get the slabbed you should have them graded to.

[rgf17]

didnt know pricing so if the prices are the same ill just have them graded. thanks for the info everyone

[nolan5000]

did you maybe mean slab them yourself? if you mean slab them yourself and your more concerned with protection rather then resell value its probably worth it to just slab them yourself. If however you meant sending them in to get the slabbed you should have them graded to.

I've seen the ones that you slab yourself and IMHO they're cheesy looking.

[patsfan129]

I've seen the ones that you slab yourself and IMHO they're cheesy looking.

never seen em before...the idea is sorta intriguing

[nolan5000]

never seen em before...the idea is sorta intriguing

I had never heard about them either until I started hanging out on these football forums. I'll try and find out the name that I looked up on eBay.

[patsfan129]

I had never heard about them either until I started hanging out on these football forums. I'll try and find out the name that I looked up on eBay.

I think I did see something on ebay that looked a little like a BGS holder...not sure if their like BGS and permanent slabs tho.

[nolan5000]

I think I did see something on ebay that looked a little like a BGS holder...not sure if their like BGS and permanent slabs tho.

Yeah, I don't think it's anywhere close to BGS. And consider this, it's not airtight.

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It's Pro tech mini slab.