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If your cards pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each card on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best. PSA encapsulates each card in its own sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The card's grade and certification number are displayed on the PSA LightHouse™ label.

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PSA Trading Card Grading

), helps hobbyists gain a better understanding of the PSA Grading Standards and how they apply to their cards by providing a visual tour. It is easily accessed from the PSA home page, www.psacard.com.

Does it cost money to get a card graded?

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.

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).

How much does it cost to grade a trading card?

Third Party Grading Costs:

If you choose to have your cards professionally graded, expect to pay at least $15 per card --- not including shipping and handling fees. If a card is particularly valuable get ready to spend between $50 and $300 per card. Over $10,000 in declared value and you're looking at upwards of $700!

Is it worth getting a card PSA graded?

Regardless if you're talking counterfeits or reprints, PSA card grading services can be an excellent tool to verify a card's authenticity. That's not to say that PSA is correct 100% of the time and fakes don't occasionally slip through their hands.

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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.

How much does 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.

Where can I get my cards graded?

Currently, there are several reputable and established grading companies in the hobby: Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS) and Sportscard Guaranty (SGC). Each card grading company grades a variety of cards.

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 do I know if my sports cards are worth grading?

Simply put: the higher the grade, the better it sells! If you pull a low numbered parallel of one of the game's hottest players, that's great. Getting it graded and having it come back as a 9.5 or 10 is even better.

What are the best cards to get graded?

How much does it cost to get a card graded through Beckett?

Beckett Grading Services Pricing

The BGS Standard service carries $30 with no sub-grades and $50 with sub-grades. For their Economy service with no sub-grades, a card commands $20/card and $35/card with sub-grades. Express services cost $100/card with no sub-grades and $150/card with sub-grades.

Is there an app to grade cards?

EZ Grade is a mobile card grader that fits in your pocket. It's a great tool to have to “pre grade” your cards, or if you are looking for the perfect set of cards to send in. The app will give scores and evaluate the corners and centering on each card and determine the potential value of a card within seconds.

Does PSA clean cards before grading?

Does PSA Clean Your Cards? No, PSA and other grading services do not clean your cards as they get them. They will grade your cards as they receive them, which means that you should pay extra attention to the cleanliness of your cards before sending them out to these services.

Is CGC grading worth it?

Most comics from the 80s are overprinted and are easy to find, even in high grades. If your modern comic looks like a 9.6 or worse, then chances are that it isn't worth sending to get graded. You would need to get a 9.8 from CGC on most newer books to make them worth your time and money.

Is Beckett 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.

How long does it take to get a card graded by Beckett?

Card & Autograph Grading Orders – 60 business days.

How do you know if a card is worth money?

The best way to see your cards value is to check previous sales data. As most cards are sold online these days, you can easily find the sales values from popular card sites.

What is the most rare Pokemon card?

1998 Pikachu Illustrator Holo

There's no better place to start than what many consider to be the rarest Pokemon card in existence, the Pikachu Illustrator holo. This is the perfect example of a card with extremely limited supply and few graded copies in existence.