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.

How much money does it cost 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.

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.

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.

What are the best cards to get graded?

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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.

Is a 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 a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

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

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.

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.

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.

Are CGC cards worth anything?

Bulk Pricing for CGC is $15/card for a 50 card submittal. Add $10/card for subgrades. The coast for grading with CGC has essentially doubled in less than 1 year. CGC's current turnaround time is 144 working days = 6+ months of real time.

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.

What does Beckett black label mean?

Beckett introduced the 'Black Label' in 2014; an exclusive label for customers whose card(s) scored 10 on all four subgrades. It's a label given to a slab where the card has scored an absolute pristine 10; a card that is perfect in every way.

How much does it cost to have a card graded by 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.

What is a PSA 10 card?

A PSA Gem Mint 10 card is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. A PSA Gem Mint 10 card must be free of staining of any kind, but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection, if it doesn't impair the overall appeal of the card.

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).

Is PSA caught up?

blog.psacard.com/2021/12/10/reg… Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors Universe, the parent company of PSA, told Sports Collectors Digest in November that PSA was caught up on services levels of Regular and above, but still has a long way to go on clearing out the backlog of submissions at the Economy and Bulk levels.

Is PSA bringing back economy?

PSA's Recent Updates. PSA is happy to announce the return of our $50 Economy Service Level for all Collectors Club members and that we're tracking to be finished with the backlog by early Fall.

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.

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.