My first BGS submission! Need some tips moving forward..

I submitted the following cards with a minimum grade requirement of 9. I think I did okay for my first time.

ItemID Set Name Player Final Grade
6964889 2011 Topps Inception Rookie Autographs Silver Ink Cam Newton Does Not Meet Minimum Grade
6964884 2011 Finest Rookie Patch Autographs Refractors Daniel Thomas 9.0
6964883 2011 Finest Red Refractors Stevan Ridley 10.0
6964882 2009-10 Playoff National Treasures Ty Lawson JSY AU 9.0
6964881 2007-08 SPx Endorsements Kevin Durant 9.0
6964879 2007-08 Bowman Sterling Kevin Durant 9.5
6964877 2011 Bowman Chrome Prospects Orange Refractors Allen Webster 9.0
6964875 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospect Autographs Refractors Drew Pomeranz 9.0
6964874 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Purple Refractors Wil Myers Does Not Meet Minimum Grade
6964873 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Purple Refractors Kyle Gibson 9.0
6964872 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Purple Refractors John Singleton 9.0
6964871 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Purple Refractors Chris Archer 9.0
6964867 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Black Refractors Gary Sanchez 9.0
6964864 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospects Black Refractors John Singleton 9.0
6964863 2010 Bowman Sterling Prospect Autographs Black Refractors Drew Pomeranz 9.5
6964860 2010 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Refractors Gary Brown 9.0
6964859 2010 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Blue Refractors Drew Pomeranz 9.0
6964858 2010 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Kaleb Cowart 9.5
6964857 2010 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospect Autographs Gary Brown 9.0
6964856 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Red Refractors Wil Myers 9.5
6964855 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft Prospects Refractors Jesus Montero AU 9.5

Questions:
1) What is the best way to judge corners and edges? That was the big problem with the cards I submitted. I have a jewelers loupe that helps some, but I find it hard to tell when there are dings on cards. This is especially the case with edges.
2) The Cam Newon Silver Auto I had didn't make 9 and I knew it wouldn't. I asked if they would slab it as authentic if it didn't. They noted it, but then forgot to slab it. Should I send it back for them for slabbing or keep it raw? I think there is a strong chance I want to slab it for my PC, but in the off chance I sell it it might be better to keep it raw.

Next time ask for 9.5's and see how many they give you, since it seems you racked on the 9's you asked for :lol:

If you can see any flaws, don't submit it if you're looking for 9.5s. That's basically it. If you look closely under a glass with no subjectivity, it's easy to dismiss cards that won't get 9.5s. Don't think,"Well this corner has a little flare but only at a certain angle," or,"This centering is typical for this card." That said, what differentiates 9.0s from 9.5s often comes down to a single subgrade and the grader might've been on a heavy flow day. It's not an exact science.

Good job getting a 10, though.

If you ask for 9.5, do they still charge you for the cards that do not make 9.5?

chicuse said:

If you ask for 9.5, do they still charge you for the cards that do not make 9.5?

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Pretty sure you get charged for every card you submit. A grader still has to look it over.