So, I decided to start grading Tom Brady football cards as a newbie. First off, I gathered all the cards I had of Tom Brady. I spread them out on my table, looking at these little pieces of sports history.
Then, I did some research online. I searched for basic guides on card grading. There were a lot of forums where people talked about it. I read through a bunch of posts, trying to pick up the essentials. Some experts said that the condition of the card was super important. Things like corners, edges, and surface quality mattered a great deal.
Next, I started inspecting the cards one by one. I held each card up to the light, looking for any signs of wear and tear. I checked the corners to see if they were sharp or rounded. If the corners were a bit rounded, it meant the card was used more. I examined the edges too, making sure there were no cuts or frays.
After that, I compared my cards with the grading standards I found online. For example, a mint – condition card should have almost perfect corners, edges, and surface. But most of my cards were in good condition, not mint. I rated them based on how close they were to the ideal standards.
Finally, I documented my findings. I wrote down the grade of each card, along with some notes about its condition. It was a fun process, and I felt like I learned a lot about Tom Brady football cards and how to grade them. Now, I can tell which cards are more valuable just by looking at them!
