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

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. 00:00 Introduction to Pokemon Card Grading 03:01 Special Guest: Garrett, Head Grader at TGA 03:34 Garrett's Journey into Card Grading 05:26 Favorite Teams and Pokemon 09:31 Pokemon Card Grading Process 31:30 Common Mistakes in Submitting Cards 36:37 Challenges and Rarity in Card Grading 49:53 Iconic One-of-One Sports Cards 50:23 Pokemon Cards with Exceptional Quality Control 53:27 Understanding the Grading Process 56:51 Handling Disagreements in Card Grading 01:04:09 The Impact of Pokemon's Popularity on Grading 01:12:35 Tips for Protecting and Submitting Cards 01:16:52 Personal Stories and Favorite Cards 01:23:39 Advice for New Collectors https://www.instagram.com/tgacards?igsh=ODE0cThqbXNteTVq Use code FULLHEAL at https://tgacards.com/ for 10% off your order! [e-mail]  Voicemail, Text, and Picture Line - 732-835-8639 https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork  Music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Trapped In A Pokéball Dj CUTMAN and Belthesar GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/DjCUTMAN http://soundcloud.com/belthesar Break Music He Walk - Furret / Accumula Town Remix  Dj Cutman http://soundcloud.com/djcutman  http://twitter.com/videogamedj  http://youtube.com/djcutman Outro Music Kanto Trainer Battle Mykah GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  https://soundcloud.com/mykah Hosts Adam Tuttle Justin Keller 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 #pokemon #pokemontcg #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices