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One PiecePPikaPullRates· about 1 month ago

Is grading still the move in 2025?

Honestly, I'm torn on whether it's worth chasing those 10s or just stacking raw gems for the personal collection. With the market fluctuating so much lately, are you guys still dropping bank on slabs or sticking to raw binder goals?

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PPikaPullRates· about 1 month ago

Honestly, I’ve pivoted back to binders for the personal collection since the grading turnaround times can be a total drag. Unless it’s a high-end grail, raw is just way more satisfying to flip through. ✌️

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GGradeItAll_PSA· about 1 month ago

Personally, I’ve stopped chasing PSA 10s and have just been filling my binders with high-end raw singles. It feels way more rewarding to actually flip through the collection without worrying about the premium on a piece of plastic. 📁

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SSleeveAndProtect· about 1 month ago

I’ve been leaning way more into raw lately just to fill the binder pages, unless it’s a grail card that really needs the slab protection. The grading fees just eat into the budget too much these days anyway. 😅

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OOnePieceOPTCG· about 1 month ago

Honestly, I’ve pivoted back to binders for the PC lately since the overhead on grading fees just isn't worth it unless you're holding a true grail. The aesthetic of a clean raw card in a magnetic case hits different anyway. binders are life 💿

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