How do I know if my cards are worth grading?

The Answer. You should ONLY get your cards graded IF it will increase the value or make the sale of the card(s) easier. You should NOT get your card graded just because you THINK it will improve the value. Grading cards costs money.

How do I find out how much my PSA card is worth?

Head to PSAcard.com/auctionprices and search for your card. The more refined the query, the more accurate the results. It is best to include the year, manufacturer and subject of your card in your search. If you include the card number, expect All-Star results.

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.

What Pokemon cards are worth getting graded?

Is it good to get graded?

Get Graded (GG) were great from start…

GG allowed us to drop the cards off in person, as well as pick them up and were very reassuring for us as collectors. The cards were returned in great quality slabs, with crisp font and accurate/fair grades. People have their opinions, but GG have a big future in card grading.

STEP 1: IS THIS CARD WORTH GRADING? HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOUR CARD IS WORTH SENDING OUT

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.

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 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 is a PSA 7 worth?

The price range for PSA 6 or 7 examples of this card is between $160 and $290.

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.

Is there an app to scan baseball cards?

CollX (pronounced “collects”) answers the question every collector has: “What's it worth?” The app lets you scan any baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, or wrestling card and instantly identify it and get the average market value.

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.

Is a Beckett 9.5 the same as a PSA 10?

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) BGS 9.5 sell for about a quarter-to-third more than PSA 9.

Are CGC cards worth less PSA?

SGC's card grading services are slightly cheaper than PSA and begin at $10 for cards that are worth less than $250. They also have higher-priced submissions that are based on the declared card value and turnaround time. Their Express service is priced at $15 with 15 business days as a turnaround time.

Who is the best grading card company?

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 do you certify Pokemon cards?

Grading Pokémon Cards requires they be sent to a professional grading company, which evaluates the card's condition based on factors such as centering and edging. A value from 1 to 10 will be assigned that indicates the grade of the card. The highest grade available is 10 ('Gem Mint').

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.

What does PSA 7 mean?

PSA is secreted into seminal fluid in high concentration and it is also found in low concentration in blood. 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.