Card Grading & Consignment Guides

Straight answers on grading, PSA vs SGC vs CGC, what's worth grading, and how to sell your cards — from the team at 5 Star Cards.

Consignment

Card Consignment vs. Selling on eBay Yourself: Which Makes More Money?

A no-spin breakdown of consignment versus selling your sports and Pokemon cards on eBay yourself, including real fees, timelines, and who each option fits best.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Selling

How Much Does eBay Really Take — and How to Ship Cards Safely

A numbers-backed breakdown of eBay's real trading-card fees and a step-by-step guide to shipping raw cards and graded slabs so they arrive intact.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Selling

I Inherited a Card Collection — What Do I Do? A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, no-pressure walkthrough for figuring out what an inherited card collection is, what it is worth, and the smartest way to sell it.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Grading

Is Card Grading Worth It? When a Card Is (and Isn't) Worth Grading in 2026

The break-even math, the minimum value to grade, and which cards to skip — a straight answer with real numbers.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Grading

Pop Reports, Crossovers & Crack-and-Resubmits: Advanced Card Grading Explained

A hobby-insider guide to population reports, crossover submissions, and crack-and-resubmits, so you know when scarcity, minimum grades, and regrading actually pay off.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Grading

PSA vs SGC vs CGC: Which Grading Company Is Best (and Holds the Most Value)?

A balanced, no-hype breakdown of PSA, SGC, and CGC across resale value, cost, speed, and which is best for sports cards versus Pokemon and TCG.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide

Grading

Will My Card Get a PSA 10? How to Check Centering, Corners & Surface First

A practical, standard-backed guide to pre-screening your card for the four things PSA 10 graders judge: centering, corners, edges, and surface.

Jun 22, 2026 · Read guide