How long does PSA take to grade cards?

PSA is currently delayed with grading. They also do not grade cards in the order they were received which makes it much harder to predict when a specific order will come back. These are the approximate turnaround times as of March 2021. Approximately 3-4 weeks.

How much does it cost to get a single card PSA 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.

How many cards does PSA grade in a day?

PSA has already graded over 600,000 cards this month and is examining about 26,000 cards per day.

How long does it take for Beckett to grade cards?

Authentication with Documentation Orders – 30 business days. Autograph Encapsulation Orders – 45 business days. Card & Autograph Grading Orders – 60 business days.

Does PSA tell you grade before shipping?

At this stage in the process, your order has now been charged using the form of payment submitted and an email is automatically sent, notifying you that grades are available to view on your PSA account before your order is shipped.

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How difficult is a PSA 10?

Yet in examining the other foil cards in the set, Vintage Card Curator found that between 9 and 10 graded cards, PSA gives the Jeter a 10 grade (or perfect Mint) in only 1 out of roughly 27 instances, whereas for the other 19 foil cards in the set, PSA grades the cards a 10 in 1 out of 5 instances.

How long does it take PSA to process orders?

A: Gift cards are available. Q: How long will it take for my order to arrive? A: Orders should arrive in approximately 7-10 business days.

Which is better PSA or Beckett?

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 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.

Is PSA 9 a good grade?

PSA is the premier grading company, and many collectors don't even buy other grading companies. But, as you know, PSA does not have half grades on cards. So Ins, a PSA preference means you're most likely looking at a 9 or 10 on modern cards. After all, lower grades are often worth less than raw cards.

How long is PSA Express taking?

Walk-Through: 4/10/2022. Super Express: 3/31/2022. Express: 3/2/2022. Regular: 2/16/2022.

Is PSA grading worth it?

Even mid-level cards aren't worth the time, money and effort it takes to get them graded by PSA at the current time of writing. Consider the 2021 Celebrations Charizard seen below. It would undoubtedly be worth it with the Value tier, but it's still not valuable enough to make it worth the effort.

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.

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 it worth getting cards graded?

Truth is, the answer isn't usually the one that most want to hear. 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.

What is PSA complete through dates?

A service level's Complete Through Date is the day before the date of the oldest open order in the PSA system for that service level. The CTD is based on order entry date, which means the day the order was formally entered into the PSA system for authentication and grading.

Where is PSA grading located?

PSA is a division of Collectors Universe, which has offices in California, New Jersey, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. As the only third-party grading service to offer a guarantee on its services, PSA has emerged as the clear leader in authentication and grading for trading cards and other collectibles.

Is a Beckett 9.5 the same as a PSA 10?

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

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.

Is a CGC 9 a PSA 10?

CGC 8.5 encompasses the entire PSA 7-10 range. And then CGC 9 encompasses the PSA 9-10 range.

Does PSA work on Saturdays?

PSA, like millions of other businesses, primarily staffs Monday through Friday. While they don't outright say they never work on Saturdays, we recommend you don't bank on it. Because grading is a skilled trade, PSA works within the confines of what working professionals want.

When can I see my PSA grades?

At this step in the process, your order has now been charged using the form of payment submitted and an email is automatically sent, notifying you that grades are available to view on your PSA account before your order is shipped.

How long does it take for PSA to ship lowers?

PSA states (IIRC) that it could take up to 15 business days for your order to ship. Sit back and relax, it will come. Usually when I buy uppers and lowers, the shipping is accurate and updated timely.