Basketball Cards 101: Grading - Why, Where, and What Cards?

Many collectors and investors in sports cards decide to have their cards "GRADED."  What does this mean?  Why do they do it?  How will "grading" your cards make them better or increase their value?  No worries - we have you covered in today's episode.  Gary talks about the basics of WHY to have cards graded... WHERE to get your cards graded... with a review of several popular companies and services that grade thousands of cards each day or week... and then we also talk about WHAT CARDS to consider having graded for your personal collection or financial profit!   Today's episode looks at all of these things and more, getting you ready for the new NBA season in Sports Cards.  IF you're a modern basketball card collector, investor, or beginner, this is an episode - and our whole podcast, really - custom-made to add value, fun, and connections to your pursuit of cards! For ideas, feedback, questions, and whatever else, email our host at GARY@HOOPSANDCARDS.COM - - THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, and if you're enjoying the show, would you be willing to consider helping us in one or more of these three ways? --- --- (1) You could leave us positive FEEDBACK or a review on your podcast platform, like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google, and the like. --- --- (2) You could SUPPORT our podcast for $5 a month at HoopsPLUS, helping us spread the message and platform of HoopsandCards globally beyond the part-time scope of our audience.   Check that out at ANCHOR.FM/HOOPSANDCARDS/SUBSCRIBE today! --- --- (3) You could head to HOOPSANDCARDS.COM and check out our online blog and resources there - even subscribe to the blog feed for Hoops articles and takes! PROMO Opportunities -- (1) "Hoops" is our promo code at NoOffseason.com, for 50% off of their Premium Content/Membership!   (2) "Hoops" is also our Promo Code at Cardladder.com for another great/practical deal on their CardLadder Pro!