Grading

Sports Card Grading Trends Guide

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim June 26, 2022

Our sports card grading trends guide will follow the latest data and update you every month. Click to see what cards are hot right now.

Full Guide To The CCG-PWCC Grading Partnership

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 5, 2022

The CCG-PWCC Grading Partnership offers an intriguing and inexpensive way to grade and sell cards. Click to see how it work and its ROI.

New SGC Prices And Service Levels

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 2, 2022

New SGC prices and service levels aim to protect the strong position of the company right now. Click to see how they compare to PSA options.

PSA Resumes Regular Grading: Your Full Guide

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim December 10, 2021

PSA resumes Regular grading. But there is a catch, you can only submit at virtual events. Click for our full guide.

The Most Over-Graded Cards

Jesse Haynes October 6, 2021

The most over-graded cards are likely to suffer in overall value. Read to learn which cards are over-graded and how to avoid the problem.

The Ultimate SGC Grading Review

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim September 5, 2021

We provide the ultimate SGC Grading Review. With PSA and BGS backed up, should you grade your cards with SGC? Click for the lowdown.

Should You Buy PSA 9s or PSA 10s?

Jesse Haynes August 14, 2021

When buying slabs, you will wonder whether to buy PSA 9s or PSA 10s. We have all the must-have rules for slab purchasing.

Should You Buy Graded Or Raw Sports Cards

Jesse Haynes July 31, 2021

Graded cards demand a premium, and almost every collector prefers them over raw. But there is more to the question: should you buy graded or raw sports cards. That said,…

The PSA Set Registry Guide Effect

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim July 15, 2021

Many collectors are only vaguely aware of the PSA Set Registry. However, it is one of the most crucial elements in determining the prices of graded cards and the hierarchy…

Eye Appeal and Value: Finding That Eye-Candy

Jesse Haynes June 19, 2021

What do you need to know about eye appeal and value? A lot. No one wants to spend a ton of money on an ugly card, right?

PWCC’s New Scam: Grade Reviewed By PSA

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim May 31, 2021

PWCC is labeling altered cards with a status of Grade Reviewed By PSA, in order to resell them. We look at why this is a serious problem.

How to Spot a Fake Fleer Jordan Rookie Card

Jesse Haynes April 6, 2021

There are many fake Fleer Jordan rookie cards. How do you avoid buying a fake version of the iconic card? We show you.

Counter High Grading Costs with PSA Quarterly Specials

Jesse Haynes March 29, 2021

With PSA prices way up, it is tempting to take advantage of discounts such as the quarterly specials. But are quarterly specials worth it?

Which Sportscards to Grade Without Getting Played

Jesse Haynes March 10, 2021

With prices up, how do you know which sportscards to grade? Here are three essential tips to help you decide which cards are worth it.

Sports Card Grading Costs Double

Jesse Haynes March 1, 2021

PSA and BGS regularly raise prices. We document the drastic price increases. Is third party grading still worthwhile?

Review of Hybrid Grading Approach (HGA) Grading Service

CardLines Staff February 15, 2021

For years, there have been two major players in the modern card-grading world: PSA and BGS. But a new upstart called HGA Grading is looking to break in and put…

Using a Blacklight To Detect Altered Sports Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim February 14, 2021

When even a small alteration can significantly raise a card’s value, bad actors will alter sportscards to increase their value. However, a cheap blacklight can be highly useful in detecting…

Grading Sports Cards And Condition

Rob Ireland November 21, 2020

Condition. It can be the difference between a $100 card and a $1,000 card, and often the visual discrepancy is indiscernible. Let’s take a look at why the condition is…