As you may know, one of the most important things about sports cards is their condition. This is because just like other products, if they’re kept in bad condition, it can decrease their value. This is especially important when you’re selling baseball cards. One of the ways to prove to your potential clients that your cards are in good shape is by getting your cards graded.
When you get your sports cards graded, that will be the true test. What the naked eye can’t see, can usually be detected under special lights, magnification and training. When professionals are grading your cards, they’ll tilt the cards at different angles under special lights in order to see every detail. This works by creating a glare that makes everything disappear, except the abnormalities in the card.
For instance, maybe a card looks like it has a slight discoloration, but it’s not easily visible to the eye. Under bright halogen lights, a grader is able to see that a portion of the surface is missing. In some instances, unscrupulous people try to color in the discoloration to make it less noticeable. If this is done, the grader will also be able to clearly see it.
Although a baseball card may look great in person, its true condition will be identified when you get your cards graded. This isn’t always a bad thing, however, if your cards are in great condition. If it is, they’ll be worth more when you’re selling baseball cards.
If you don’t know where to sell baseball cards, you should consider selling to us at American Legends. Many times when people don’t know where to sell baseball cards, they make the mistake of selling online, which can be more difficult. This is because online sales involve a lot of competition, scams, and time. When yoy sell your collection to us, on the other hand, the process is far easier and we’ll offer you a fair price depending on the condition of your cards, as well as other factors.
