What would you grade this 52 mantle at?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

Yep. Anything valued over $10k.
Used to be $500 in December

If you're holding onto it I wouldn't spend the money, if you are selling and feel it has a decent shot to cross definitely worth it IMO.

[irv]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

$700 for walk-in service?

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

Yep. Anything valued over $10k.
Used to be $500 in December.

I even had them ask a Manager for a $500 exception. No dice. If anybody has the hookup please let me know.

I assume it's because they have to drop what they're doing to grade/rate your card so there is a premium to pay for that quick service?

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If you're holding onto it I wouldn't spend the money, if you are selling and feel it has a decent shot to cross definitely worth it IMO.

I agree, especially at $700 bucks a pop!

[Canofcorn]

Originally Posted by irv

I assume it's because they have to drop what they're doing to grade/rate your card so there is a premium to pay for that quick service?!

No that is the cost whether it's mailed in, submitted at a show, or a walk in:

PREMIUM *$700
Any card with a declared value of $10,000 or higher must be submitted at this service level.
ESTIMATED Turnaround: Same Day

[irv]

Originally Posted by Canofcorn

No that is the cost whether it's mailed in, submitted at a show, or a walk in:

PREMIUM *$700
Any card with a declared value of $10,000 or higher must be submitted at this service level.
ESTIMATED Turnaround: Same Day

That's pricey, but I assume there is a good reason for that high price?

Side question, how do these companies, SGC, PSA or Beckett Authorize cards?

Am I also to assume, if your card is graded and slabbed it is also Authorized?

[swarmee]

When you say "Authorized" do you mean "Authenticated?" Yes, if any of those services slabs your card with a number grade on the card, they are calling it authentic and unaltered. And many have an insurance policy that protects a buyer if their authentication is later found to be in error.

[irv]

Originally Posted by swarmee

When you say "Authorized" do you mean "Authenticated?" Yes, if any of those services slabs your card with a number grade on the card, they are calling it authentic and unaltered. And many have an insurance policy that protects a buyer if their authentication is later found to be in error.

Rough week for me! Yes, I meant authenticated, not sure where I got authorized from??

[swarmee]

Duplicate post.