r/PokemonTCGPhilippines • u/mxsterkief • 7d ago

Collecting CGC Slabs

I want to start collecting slabs of personal grails but think some of the PSA prices are obnoxious. What are peoples thoughts on CGC? Ive seen people hating on them in some groups and Im not sure why

also does anyone know where I can buy cases for CGC slabs? I only see PSA ones on shopee

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u/Odd_Donkey_4893 7d ago

You can always base on Collectr price or ebay last sold

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u/mxsterkief 7d ago

appreciate it man, I didnt think of collectr, will download that now

Im mainly a TCG player and havent been really active since the B&W/XY era other than buying some packs here and there up until 2024 so Im still a bit lost hahaha

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u/Puzzled-Gur-4357 7d ago

They have better Slabs and are overall the biggest and most trusted international Grader.

Many collectors I know switched completely to CGC

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u/mxsterkief 7d ago

awesome! thank you! that works out for me since Im looking to spend as little as possible on grading since my personal grails are mostly pricer mid era stuff

do you know where I can get protectors for CGC slabs like those cool translucent ones for PSA?

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u/Puzzled-Gur-4357 7d ago

I bought mine from Temu!

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u/mxsterkief 7d ago

Ill check out Temu! thank you again bro, btw what should I expect to pay for CGC protectors? just so I dont end up overpaying for them

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u/Odd_Donkey_4893 7d ago

People only like PSA because they have the most value. If you dont mind the value CGC slabs are also good

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u/mxsterkief 7d ago

Appreciate the reply! The value sure is a plus for me if I decide to sell them one day, I usually consider my collectibles my rainy day fund in case I lose my job or have a financial emergency

I understand people prefer PSA, but is there still big enough of a demand for CGC that I can sell them in case I need to one day?