185. Unveiling the Secrets of Pokémon Card Grading with TGA's Head Grader!

<p>In episode 185 of Special Conditions, hosts Adam Tuttle and Justin Keller welcome Garrett, the head grader at The Grading Authority (TGA). The show covers various aspects of Pokemon card grading, including the key components of grading, the nuances collectors should be aware of, and the process TGA follows to ensure accurate and consistent grades. The episode also touches on recent market trends, tips for collectors, and Garrett's personal experiences with memorable card submissions. Listeners will learn the importance of using proper card protection techniques, the differences in grading scales, and get insights into what makes a card truly exceptional.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Pokemon Card Grading</p><p>03:01 Special Guest: Garrett, Head Grader at TGA</p><p>03:34 Garrett's Journey into Card Grading</p><p>05:26 Favorite Teams and Pokemon</p><p>09:31 Pokemon Card Grading Process</p><p>31:30 Common Mistakes in Submitting Cards</p><p>36:37 Challenges and Rarity in Card Grading</p><p>49:53 Iconic One-of-One Sports Cards</p><p>50:23 Pokemon Cards with Exceptional Quality Control</p><p>53:27 Understanding the Grading Process</p><p>56:51 Handling Disagreements in Card Grading</p><p>01:04:09 The Impact of Pokemon's Popularity on Grading</p><p>01:12:35 Tips for Protecting and Submitting Cards</p><p>01:16:52 Personal Stories and Favorite Cards</p><p>01:23:39 Advice for New Collectors</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/tgacards?igsh=ODE0cThqbXNteTVq</p><p><br></p><p>Use code FULLHEAL at <a href="https://tgacards.com/">https://tgacards.com/</a> for 10% off your order!</p><p><a href="mailto:SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com">SpecialConditions@PokemonProfessor.com</a> </p><p>Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork">https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork</a> </p><p>Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons</p><p>▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=UYy8W1pnKoaYU-P0gTM3miC3rNd8MTU3MTkzMDc5MEAxNTcxODQ0Mzkw&event=video_description&v=2DVpys50LVE&q=http%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2FGameChops">http://instagram.com/GameChops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=UYy8W1pnKoaYU-P0gTM3miC3rNd8MTU3MTkzMDc5MEAxNTcxODQ0Mzkw&event=video_description&v=2DVpys50LVE&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FGameChops">http://twitter.com/GameChops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=UYy8W1pnKoaYU-P0gTM3miC3rNd8MTU3MTkzMDc5MEAxNTcxODQ0Mzkw&event=video_description&v=2DVpys50LVE&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2FGameChops">http://soundcloud.com/GameChops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=UYy8W1pnKoaYU-P0gTM3miC3rNd8MTU3MTkzMDc5MEAxNTcxODQ0Mzkw&event=video_description&v=2DVpys50LVE&q=http%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2FGameChops">http://facebook.com/GameChops</a></p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/GameChops">http://youtube.com/GameChops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=UYy8W1pnKoaYU-P0gTM3miC3rNd8MTU3MTkzMDc5MEAxNTcxODQ0Mzkw&event=video_description&v=2DVpys50LVE&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamechops.com">http://www.gamechops.com</a></p><p>Intro Music</p><p>Trapped In A Pokéball</p><p>Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar</p><p>GameChops - Ultraball</p><p><a href="http://gamechops.com/ultraball/">http://gamechops.com/ultraball/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2FDjCUTMAN&v=USD8zGDeh2w&redir_token=1HeORnXWxg4rZ-E9BrEYJTKwFP98MTU3MzkxODI5MEAxNTczODMxODkw&event=video_description">http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fbelthesar&v=USD8zGDeh2w&redir_token=1HeORnXWxg4rZ-E9BrEYJTKwFP98MTU3MzkxODI5MEAxNTczODMxODkw&event=video_description">http://soundcloud.com/belthesar</a></p><p>Break Music</p><p>He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix </p><p>Dj Cutman</p><p><a href="http://soundcloud.com/djcutman">http://soundcloud.com/djcutman</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=75CqMc5Lbic&redir_token=U09E1kS_fIr_scHSonnd7F9YI7l8MTU3OTM2NjE0NUAxNTc5Mjc5NzQ1&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fvideogamedj">http://twitter.com/videogamedj</a> </p><p><a href="http://youtube.com/djcutman">http://youtube.com/djcutman</a></p><p>Outro Music</p><p>Kanto Trainer Battle</p><p>Mykah</p><p>GameChops - Ultraball</p><p><a href="http://gamechops.com/ultraball/">http://gamechops.com/ultraball/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmykah&redir_token=AAzew78d237-HZM7ZGJt5dRIFuV8MTU3MzkxODU1N0AxNTczODMyMTU3&event=video_description&v=xqBHNLuoO1E">https://soundcloud.com/mykah</a></p><p>Hosts</p><p>Adam Tuttle</p><p>Justin Keller</p><p>Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2024Pokémon Professor and Special Conditions are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo</p><p>#pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast</p>