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What is the minimum raw card value for you to send a card to be graded? I've heard many different opinions

I have sent some high end stuff, Connor McDavid Young Gun, to be graded and I have also sent some stuff that I knew wasn't worth a great deal, 1972-73 Topps Duane Rupp.  For me I like to slab some decently high cards and also some low end stuff that is just meaningful to me.  I guess I like a mix and don't really look at value all that much when deciding what to get slabbed.

Some hate grading some love it.

when I sent mine in raw value was around 50.00 with a great increase with it being graded high like my 2000 bowman chrome tom brady rc that graded a 9.5. Sold the card way too soon for 2200.00 about 3 years ago

the other ones I grade for protection are pre WWII cards no matter the value and some autographs that I want to protect as well

"vintage" cards make complete sense and definitely agree... it's more the semi-modern cards that i'm thinking about, mostly between 1990-2002

I'm just diving into getting cards graded but I think it needs to be a card that has some ROI for the effort involved..

I know this is a decisive topic here at times but if I have a double of a card (or just one copy of a card) that may grade well, why not right?

If the original question is asking do grading companies set a minimum, I believe the answer is no - they will take your money to grade any acceptible card. It's always a gamble when it comes to knowing the right time is to slab, hold, or, sell.

I noticed yesterday that PSA has 'suspended' their $20 economy level service - forcing you to either go for the higher rate of $50, or join the Collectors Club to get the $10 rate. Oh but, they are also 'sold out' on their Gold and Platinum Collectors Club, so you need to join the Silver level, where you recieve zero vouchers for your $59.

I am now finally considering getting some cards graded but I don't have a minimum.