When To Grade PSA vs. BGS, Sal Stewart Breaks & 80% Gem Rate Wemby Cards – Premium Pod 9-4-2026
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Premium Pod · 9-4-2026 On this episode of the Premium Podcast, we talk about the best ways to make money flipping sports cards, and answer Premium Member questions including… 13 SGC 10s from one submission: how to roll them out on eBay without crashing…
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—13 SGC 10s from one submission: how to roll them out on eBay without crashing your own market.
—Should you grade a card that's still in its eBay Authenticity Guarantee sleeve?
—Sending factory-sealed cards to PSA: does the seal actually help your grade?
••:••PSA vs BGS: when a BGS 9.5 beats a PSA 9 (and how to spot those cards before you submit).
••:••The Sal Stewart ROY breaking play: 83 cases of 2026 Bowman Chrome. Is this the one break I won't bash?
••:••USPS lost a $288 Bobby Witt Jr. Flawless RC and denied the insurance claim. What now?
••:••Is the PSA Vault ever worth it for receiving offers or selling on eBay?
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