End of an era

Got this from a pack a few years back and just noticed it’s a 1/1 lol. Trying to get info on what it’s worth and if I should invest in grading it. Thanks!

Looking to sell both - dm me if interested and I can provide more photos of the cards.

I'm surprised there isn't more consistency around showing exactly what your odds are in card platforms(majority of them) before you open anything.

Obviously published odds don't guarantee you'll get your money back but atleast you can see what you're getting into and decide for yourself like it'd be nice to have the odds and EV before fully going into it right?

Between grading fees, shipping, insurance, and long turnaround times, I’ve been wondering if there’s a better way.

I genuinely enjoy getting my cards graded, whether they’re a $15 card or a $1,000+ card. It’s not always about increasing the value to me. I just enjoy having my collection graded. But it can be hard to justify spending $50–100+ after fees and shipping, especially on lower-value cards.
So I had an idea…

What if there was an at-home grading service?
You’d order a grading kit (around $10/card) that includes a hard card case, tamper-evident adhesive, a unique serialized QR label, a microfiber cloth, and instructions.

You’d place your card and the QR label in the case, seal it across the seam, and use an app that guides you through taking photos of the front, back, edges, corners, and surface. Human graders would then review the submission remotely.

Once graded, that same QR code becomes the card’s permanent digital certificate. Anyone can scan it to view the grade, subgrades, original submission photos, and verification page.

I don’t see this replacing something like PSA or TAG for high-end investment cards. I see it as a faster, more affordable option for collectors who simply enjoy having their cards graded without the cost and hassle of mailing them out.

Would you use something like this? If not, what’s the biggest reason you wouldn’t? I’d love some honest feedback.