There are a few reasons that I either get cards graded or buy them already graded.
1) Protection for the card
2) You get a better idea of what the condition is as opposed to everyone saying the card they are selling is MT
3) Some cards, especially older demand a huge premium if they receive a high grade. Here's a prefect example....1984 Topps Joe Montana Instant Replay #359. This card is listed with a value of $6 for Raw mint, $20 for BGS 9.0 but jumps to $120 for BGS 9.5.
Newer cards like 2010 Topps Chrome are expected to be in good condition and would not carry that kind of premium if graded BGS 9.5
1) Protection for the card
2) You get a better idea of what the condition is as opposed to everyone saying the card they are selling is MT
3) Some cards, especially older demand a huge premium if they receive a high grade. Here's a prefect example....1984 Topps Joe Montana Instant Replay #359. This card is listed with a value of $6 for Raw mint, $20 for BGS 9.0 but jumps to $120 for BGS 9.5.
Newer cards like 2010 Topps Chrome are expected to be in good condition and would not carry that kind of premium if graded BGS 9.5
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Always looking for BGS or BVG graded cards for HOFers....especially the skilled positions.
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Always looking for BGS or BVG graded cards for HOFers....especially the skilled positions.