How do you know if your cards are worth being graded?

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.

Is it worth getting cards graded by PSA?

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.

How much are graded cards worth?

PSA Grading Cost

Value: $20/card (not currently available) Economy: $50/card. Regular: $100/card. Express: $200.

Do graded cards hold value?

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. This makes sense.

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.

How To Determine Whether Your Cards Are Worth Being Submitted For Grading

Is a PSA 7 GOOD?

A PSA NM 7 is a card with just a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable.

How much is a PSA 7 worth?

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

What are the best cards to get graded?

How do I know if my sports cards are worth money?

CollX (pronounced “collects”) is the fastest way to figure out what your cards are worth. Snap photos of them and instantly get the current market price. Add them to your collection and track your overall portfolio value. You can even buy, sell, grade, and trade your cards with other collectors.

How many Tom Brady rookie cards are there?

Tom Brady has 13 different autograph cards from 2000. Only one of them is a Rookie Card. Needless to say, the 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Rookie Card is a big one. While most of these on the secondary market have been graded, there are a couple of things to look for to help avoid fakes.

Where can I sell my PSA cards?

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 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.

Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

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

Is there an app to scan my sports 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.

Are Numbered cards worth more?

Basically, if a card is just a regular card or a regular autograph, having a serial number OTHER than 1/1 isnt really going to make it that much more valuable . It may add 10% or 20% if lucky, but other than some very unique situations, serial numbers don't matter anymore .

Which sports cards hold the most value?

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.

How can I get cards graded for free?

PSA Photograde™ Online, a free, new online service from Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), 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.

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.

How much is it to send a card to 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.

Will PSA lower prices?

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.

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.