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.

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.

Is it worth it to PSA grade cards?

Is PSA worth it right now? Definitely not if you were hoping to send in cheaper cards that are likely to sell for less than $100 after grading. After all, it costs $100 alone to send one in; and that's without accounting for shipping, or the price of the card itself.

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 card has the most PSA 10?

The most graded card is the 1975 George Brett #228 with just 10 PSA 10 copies out of 12,121 graded cards. According to Cardladder, a PSA 10 copy last sold for $162,000 in May of 2021.

Are PSA 10’s Actually Worth MUCH More?

What does a PSA 10 look like?

A PSA Gem Mint 10 card is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. A PSA Gem Mint 10 card must be free of staining of any kind, but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection, if it doesn't impair the overall appeal of the card.

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.

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.

Should I get my Charizard graded?

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.

What does BGS 10 mean?

10 is the highest overall grade a sports card can receive, though BGS also offers a Black Label Pristine 10, which means the card received a 10 for all four subgrades. While a Black Label Pristine 10 and PSA 10 are the highest grades a card can obtain, that isn't to say that other grades aren't of value.

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.

Which is better Beckett or PSA?

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 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)

Do PSA grades expire?

The label will expire within 30 days of issuance. If it is determined that the item(s) have no errors, then you will be responsible for the full return shipping fee. If your order is still in process with PSA, you will receive an email to “Review Your Order” once it finishes Research and ID.

What are the best cards to get graded?

Are graded cards worth more?

Graded cards are generally worth more than their counterparts that aren't graded because graded cards have been examined, authenticated, and assigned a condition by an expert. Thus, a card deemed to be gem mint is going to be valued higher than one that looks mint in “raw” condition.

Where can I sell my PSA cards?

How many Beckett 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.

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.

What card did Logan Paul buy?

Paul purchased the coveted Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator card at a private sale, where he traded a PSA Grade 9 Pikachu Illustrator card worth $1,275,000 and forked over an additional $4 million.

Will PSA catch up?

PSA continues to catch up on its card-grading backlog and is resuming its Regular service level this month at a cost of $100 per card.

Is PSA bringing back economy?

PSA's Recent Updates. PSA is happy to announce the return of our $50 Economy Service Level for all Collectors Club members and that we're tracking to be finished with the backlog by early Fall.

Why are PSA cards worth more?

Since PSA grades more cards than its competition, it has more of its cards flowing through the market and therefore more sales data. This helps with liquidity and selling that card, as it is easier for people to understand true value. Take, for example, the 1986 fleer Jordan rookie.