This is probably not the case with super technical tools, but just by looking and feeling, they seem to be the same size. A lot of thought has gone in to the design and manufacturing; everything from the crystal clear polished surface to the small notches that help the card tilt backwards slightly for better visibility. I hope Card Collector is a resource you'll revisit time and time again, and I thank you sincerely for stopping by today!

The most obvious thing you'll notice is that the CGC slabs are clear while the PSA slabs are frosted.One day, I had such a bombardment of attacks, I actually realised why stars on social media actually go to low places. Check out a video I recorded and published to YouTube with a lot more camera angles to help you get an idea of what the slabs look like. There is something super awesome about being able to tell someone you have a professionally authenticated and graded Pokémon card that is preserved in a high quality case forever.

I've only ever had my cards graded with the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), but I do have some opinions from personal experience.Grading is a billion-dollar industry dominated by three American players – PSA, Beckett and CGC – and a good rating from one of these big firms can send a card’s value soaring. According to Vice, companies have hired hundreds of new staff to deal with “an avalanche of cardboard” – half a million cards a week – but they’ve still had to stop taking submissions. I'm going to do my best here to describe things, but you might not believe me unless you experience the PSA and CGC slabs for yourself. We regularly update this section with new Ultra Rare, Rainbow Rare and Secret Rare Pokemon cards and are looking to further expand our offerings with more retro graded cards. Personally I believe the best view to take is that you are encapsulating an investment piece for the future.