CGC Cards Grade School Season 2: Watch All the Episodes

Posted on 8/12/2024

How do CGC Cards experts grade cards? What is a loupe and how do you use it? How do you evaluate the corners or surface of a card? Watch CGC Cards Grade School for the answers to these grading questions and much more!

Go back to school every Wednesday with CGC Cards Grade School classes with CGC Cards VPs Andy Broome (sports) and Matt Quinn (TCGs). Watch the fun and informative episodes for free on the CGC Cards YouTube channel each week.

Episode 1: How Graders Grade Your Cards

Curious about how CGC experts grade your cards? Look no further than VP of CGC Cards, Andy Broome, as he takes us through the criteria of grading cards!

Episode 2: What are Loupes?

Card collectors may not know what loupes are, but they're an integral part of the grading process. Andy Broome, VP of CGC Cards, explains the importance of loupes, shares how to choose a good loupe and much more.

Episode 3: Why Don't Graders Wear Gloves?

Ever wondered why graders don't wear gloves when handling cards? It may seem counterintuitive, but the gloves can actually do more damage than you might expect. Andy Broome, VP of CGC Cards, shares further details on the newest episode of CGC Grade School!

Episode 4: Grading Corners on Sports Cards

When grading cards, the two factors that are the most important to consider are the card's centering and corners. CGC Cards VP Andy Broome shares what graders look for when inspecting corners during the grading process.

Episode 5: Learn How CGC Cards Grades the Surface of Cards!

The surface of a card often hides flaws and is one of the tougher areas to analyze at home. Andy Broome, VP of CGC Cards, chats about this difficult area, shows what to look for and how to evaluate your card surfaces.

Episode 6: What are White Slips?

What are white slips and what are they used for during the grading process? In short, they allow CGC Cards experts to communicate with customers to provide specific information about their submissions. CGC Cards VP Andy Broome shares more details in this week's Grade School episode.

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