Diamond & Cardboard

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Grading ROI Template

How to Use the Card Grading ROI Sheet Fill in Set, Player, Raw Price, PSA 9, PSA 10, and your baseline grading cost. The sheet calculates net value and profit/loss automatically. STEP 1: Import the Template Open Google Drive New → File upload and upload the template Right-click the file → Open with → Google […]

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A Beginners Guide to Grading

Grading baseball cards can dramatically increase value — or waste money if done incorrectly. Whether you’re submitting to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), Sportscard Guaranty Company (SGC), or Beckett Grading Services (BGS), preparation matters more than most beginners realize. This guide walks through: If you follow this checklist, you dramatically increase your odds of maximizing value. […]

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Should I Grade This Card?

Should I Grade This Card? Beginner Grading Decision Flowchart Is the card desirable? (Rookie, 1st Bowman, Star, Low-Numbered) ⬇ YES → Continue to Value Check NO → Keep Raw / Do Not Grade ⬇ Is the raw value at least 2–3× the grading fee? ⬇ YES → Inspect Condition Carefully NO → Not Worth Grading […]