How hard is it to get a PSA 10 Pokemon card?

Let's put it this way: CGC gives 10s out like candy while PSA 10s are extremely hard to get. This makes a card with a PSA rating of 9 more valuable than a CGC 10.

What are the odds of getting a PSA 10 card?

Even when looking at the entire population, the Jeter card has received a 10 grade in roughly . 13% of all cards sent to PSA whereas the remainder of the foil cards receive a 10 in 2.4% of all cards submitted.

How much does it cost to send 10 Pokemon cards to PSA?

Getting your Pokemon, MTG, Yugioh, and Sports cards graded by PSA all just doubled in cost! Sending in 10 Cards is going to cost you $20/card plus Shipping/Handling and Insurance – both ways.

Are PSA 10 cards worth it?

PSA 10s are worth about 3.5x as much as PSA 9.

So if you're getting your cards graded, that means you score big with a 10. If you're buying, it means you'll be shelling out the big bucks to a Gem Mint 10.

Is it worth it to PSA grade Pokemon cards?

If you're grading modern cards because you love the artwork, love the Pokemon, and simply want it in your collection, absolutely go for it! But if you're doing it to turn a profit, unless you can bring the cards to market incredibly quickly, your venture won't be as successful as you might think.

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How much is a PSA 10 Charizard worth?

The newest card to make the list, the 2003 Skyridge Hologram Charizard has seen a massive rise since May 2020. Back then a PSA 10 sold for under $3,000.00. By June 2020, they were well over $7,000.00. In November 2020, the new record sale was $28,100.00.

Is Beckett or PSA better for Pokemon?

Firstly, PSA is a bit more expensive and it takes longer for them to grade your cards. However, their graded cards usually sell better and for more than BGS cards. On the other hand, BGS is faster and less expensive and has a more complex grading system. Their cases and labels are often preferred to PSA's.

Is a PSA 9 worth buying?

But are they a better return? The answer is still yes, though a PSA 9 is not too far behind it. However, you start seeing a steep drop-off as you get to lower grades. The below examples from different sports paint the picture that higher-grade cards tend to outperform lower-grade cards over time.

Can you trust PSA grading?

What is this? Yet while SGC is viewed at the most trustworthy, PSA is viewed as the most accurate as shown below. Collectors most definitely have their concerns about the grading companies, yet believe that grading is a needed part and valued resource for the hobby.

What is the cheapest way to get a Pokemon card graded?

CGC uses blue labeling for grading cards. They are typically the quickest and least expensive to utilize. Even though they are cheaper, they are still high quality. They are said to be strict graders and will provide subgrades on their cards too.

Will PSA prices go down?

PSA recently announced that its Standard grading service would reopen to collectors, at a new price point of $100 per card. Recall that PSA shut down everything aside from its premium grading services in early 2021.

Is PSA 8 good?

A PSA NM-MT 8 is a super high-end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the card can exhibit the following: a very slight wax stain on reverse, slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection, and/or slightly off-white borders.

Did PSA grading get harder?

2018 cards hit an a low this year in May as well at 33.45% PSA 10 rate, down from a high of 56.96% in April. As you can see, it isn't just one year that was graded tougher. Sample size was roughly 3,000 cards per month which is what Jared said he receives back from PSA on average each month.

Is PSA 7 GOOD?

NM 7 (Near Mint): A PSA NM 7 is a card showing slight surface wear visible only upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register although a minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only.

Is a BGS 10 worth more than a PSA 10?

BGS 10 sold for over twice a PSA 10, even though it's between 15 and 100 times harder to get. PSA 10 sells for more than double a “true gem” BGS 9.5. A “true gem” 9.5 sells for more than 50% more, but largely the same when containing both a 9 and 10 sub-grade (effectively cancelling out)

How much money does it cost to grade a card?

PSA grading costs range anywhere from $20 per card all the way up to $10,000 per card, depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you're submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors. Below is a complete rundown of the PSA grading cost levels.

What are the best cards to get graded?

Can I get cards graded in person?

You can get cards graded in person, but it's worth noting it can be very expensive. It also depends on where you live in the US. PSA, for example, offers a 'walk-through' service which starts at $600 per card (at the time of writing this – check PSA's current prices here).

Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

The quick simple answer is no bgs 9.5s are not psa 10s.

Is a CGC 9 a PSA 10?

CGC 8.5 encompasses the entire PSA 7-10 range. And then CGC 9 encompasses the PSA 9-10 range.

How many BGS 10 Charizard are there?

There are only three BGS 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizards in the world. That means the cards were submitted to be graded and received a 10 due to their perfect condition. Two of these cards are owned by Gary "King Pokemon," who showed them off on Pawn Stars a while ago.

How many PSA 10 Charizards are there 1st edition?

The list of celebrities who obtained one in the last year is staggering. From Steve Aoki to Logic, Logan Paul, Gary Vee & Jeremy Padawer, the list goes on. Charizard currently has a PSA 10 pop of 122, PSA 9 pop of 676, and PSA 8 pop of 556.