Is PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 better?

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.

Is Beckett 9.5 the same as PSA 10?

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

What is worth more PSA 9 or BGS 9?

Comparatively, the BGS 9.5 only sells for about 3.5x as much. 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 BGS or PSA?

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 PSA 10 a perfect 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.

Sports Card Debate: BGS 9.5 vs PSA 10

What does BGS 10 mean?

10 is the highest overall grade a sports card can receive, though BGS also offers a Black Label Pristine 10, which means the card received a 10 for all four subgrades. While a Black Label Pristine 10 and PSA 10 are the highest grades a card can obtain, that isn't to say that other grades aren't of value.

How hard is it to get a PSA 10 Pokemon card?

Let's put it this way: CGC gives 10s out like candy while PSA 10s are extremely hard to get. This makes a card with a PSA rating of 9 more valuable than a CGC 10.

Is BGS 10 worth more than PSA 10?

BGS 10 sold for over twice a PSA 10, even though it's between 15 and 100 times harder to get. 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)

Which card grading is best?

Which card grading company is best?

This is a must for any card made between 1950 and 1980, and many go with PSA for modern, as well. Because PSA is considered the first major grading company, many vintage card collectors prefer PSA-graded cards over BGS.

How do you get Black Label in BGS?

Your card must be pristine across the board to achieve the perfect 10. This means it must achieve a score of 10 (out of 10) on corners, edges, surface and centering. Check for whitening and chips. Look very carefully as even the smallest nick will eliminate your chances of getting that 'Black Label'.

Is PSA card 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.

How many BGS 10 Charizard are there?

There are only three BGS 10 1st Edition Base Set Charizards in the world. That means the cards were submitted to be graded and received a 10 due to their perfect condition. Two of these cards are owned by Gary "King Pokemon," who showed them off on Pawn Stars a while ago.

Is there a BGS 10?

There is only one BGS 9.5/10 in existence, a total of 15 have been submitted by BGS. This is an extremely rare card to obtain and is considered LeBron's most sought-after card.

What is BVG grading?

BVG allows for 1980 and prior sports cards to be graded with the respect and attention they deserve. Quality vintage grading service for your pre-1981 cards. Takes into consideration the technology of the time. Half-point grading scale for more precise assessment. Online Population Report available 24/7.

How much is a PSA 10 Charizard worth?

The newest card to make the list, the 2003 Skyridge Hologram Charizard has seen a massive rise since May 2020. Back then a PSA 10 sold for under $3,000.00. By June 2020, they were well over $7,000.00. In November 2020, the new record sale was $28,100.00.

What is the rarest Pokemon card?

For many collectors, the Pikachu Illustrator card is seen as the rarest Pokemon card in the entire hobby and now has the price to back that up.

How much does it cost to grade a Pokemon card?

Grading a single Pokemon card costs a minimum of $18 to $35. Becket Grading Services (BGS) charge $20/card for economy service with no sub-grading, or $35/card for economy service with sub-grades. Meanwhile, the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) charges $18/card for standard economy service.

What is the highest grade for Beckett?

A Simple Grading Scale

Top-graded cards are identifiable at a glance thanks to Beckett Grading Services' premium-colored labels. A gold label on the front of the unique cardholder signifies the highest graded cards (9.5-10). A silver label graces cards graded 8.5 to 9.

What does Beckett 10 autograph mean?

Card & Autograph Grading Service

First, Beckett Authentication Services evaluates the autograph to determine authenticity. Once the autograph is deemed authentic, it is then graded on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Next, the trading card is evaluated to ensure it is authentic and unaltered.

Does grading cards increase value?

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.