Are PSA 9 worth buying?

PSA 9s are worth 2x as much as the raw card.

Much like the BGS, the Steve Nash rookie had the most significant difference in value. In that case, the 9 was worth 2.5x as much as the raw.

Is PSA 9 a good grade?

A PSA Mint 9 is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reverse, a minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centering must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.

Are PSA cards a good investment?

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.

Is it worth buying graded cards?

Much to the surprise of novice collectors, getting cards graded does not always increase their value. In fact, most cards, once graded, will return less than if they were sold raw.

Is BGS 9 good?

First of all, it depends on the sub-grades of the BGS card. For example, a BGS 9 with sub-grades of 10/9.5/9/9 is likely better than the average PSA 8. However, if any of the sub-grades are below a 9, then yeah it should roughly correlate to PSA 8 quality on average.

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Is BGS 9.5 the same as PSA 10?

The crazy part of all of all of this however is oftentimes, there's almost no perceptible difference between a BGS 9.5 and PSA 10 in terms of the condition of the actual card and when this is the case (unless you're one of the aforementioned bros that loves broadcasting your BGS preferences online), it makes all the ...

Is BGS or PSA better?

The general consensus seems to be that BGS is a bit cheaper and faster than PSA, and it's also the preferred option for newer, modern cards. Most of their services include collectible cards, but also other types of collectibles. BGS uses an algorithm to help them determine the grade of the card.

Does PSA grading increase card value?

You might not believe it but PSA's new rates can lead to something good. For starters, the value of their graded cards, especially the PSA 10s, will enjoy an increase in value as well.

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.

Why is PSA pricing so high?

PSA, the leader in card grading, dramatically changed its prices on Monday as the uptick in the industry left the company with a backlog of an untold millions of cards. Pricing in most areas has doubled. The lowest level, with the slowest service, goes from $10 a card to $20 a card and imposes a 10-card minimum.

How much does a PSA 10 increase value?

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.

What is the cheapest card grading company?

Beckett Grading Services (BGS)

Very well respected in the industry, long-time competitor of PSA. Pricing ranges from about $20 in the economy with no sub-grades all the way up to $250 premium with sub grades.

Why is BGS 9.5 worth less than PSA 10?

In a paradox, BGS prices are lower because grading is more accurate. According to the data: BGS 10s should (and do) sell for the most. “True gem” BGS cards should sell at the same level as the highest PSA 10s — because a “true gem” is very likely a PSA 10, but not vice-versa.

Should I grade my Charizard?

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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What does a PSA of 9 mean?

Men with a PSA level between 4 and 10 (often called the “borderline range”) have about a 1 in 4 chance of having prostate cancer. If the PSA is more than 10, the chance of having prostate cancer is over 50%.

What does a PSA of 8 mean?

PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher.

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.

When did PSA increase price?

October 2020 PSA Price Increase

The change that brought about the most pushback was raising the “regular” rates from $20 to $50. Considering these are cards valued at less than $499 in value, this makes up a large percentage of the cards PSA receives.

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.