Grading question

[Jurgy25]

I have never gotten any cards graded, but I think I am going to get my Alex Gordon Bowman Chrome auto graded. 2 Questions. 1.) Do you think I should get it graded? and 2.) Which grading service should I use? PSA or BGS??

Any help is appreciated

Thanks, Eric

[coolguy69]

1. Obviously, whether you should get it graded depends on the edges/corners/surface/centering. If its well centered and there are no noticable blemishes, then yes.

2. Definetly use BGS. A BGS 9.5 outsells a PSA 10 every single time.

[Jurgy25]

Thanks coolguy for your input. From my untrained eye, the card looks as if it is in great condition (picture in my bucket). Anybody else can help?

[dpeezy415]

Grading is a little TOO picky for me. That's why I only BUY graded cards, and have not had a card graded to date...

I am not 100% sure, but the top left corner looks white and the top to bottom centering looks just a tad off. I think a 9 would be a stretch...

On the other hand, the case would be GREAT to keep in if you decide to keep it. You would protect that card for LIFE in a BGS holder.

Good luck with it and let us know what you decide to do.

[Jurgy25]

I agree with the top-bottom centering, it is a little off, but all corners are solid black. Thanks 4 your input.

Anybody else, Eric

[coolguy69]

That card would definetly be a 9, as the centering is decent all around and everything else seems good.

[TurdFerguson]

Moved to Graded Sports Cards Talk Forum.

[Jurgy25]

Thank you Rick Polus. Now saying I get a BGS 9, would that be worth getting it graded if I were gonna get a 9?

Eric

[coolguy69]

Not really. It would probably drive the price up a couple bucks but that would be cancelled out by grading/shipping costs. People really just shoot for 9.5's when grading, that's why most grade in bulk.

[Jurgy25]

What do other people think. Should I get it graded?