What cards should I get graded?

You should grade superstars numbered and rare insert cards.
Generic inserts found in regular packs should be avoided, as should non-superstar players. Older numbered cards have high numbers (eg. /1000) and should be avoided as well.
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How do you decide what card to get graded?

The Answer
  1. You should ONLY get your cards graded IF it will increase the value or make the sale of the card(s) easier. ...
  2. Knowing what NOT to grade can often be as profitable as what you decide to grade. ...
  3. CONDITION: Condition is the most important factor. ...
  4. AVAILABILITY: It's the simple concept of supply and demand.
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Is getting cards graded worth it?

In addition to adding value, a graded card provides much better liquidity. If you need to sell your card, the chances are (considering equal grades) that a graded copy will sell for more money than a raw copy. Buyers have trust in the big three third-party graders and their ability to provide an accurate grade.
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Are PSA graded cards worth more?

Only certain cards in certain condition will see a significant boost in value if graded by PSA. Generally, the older a card is and the better its condition, the more it makes sense to have it graded from a valuation standpoint. Especially if it's a Hall of Famer or other star player.
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How much does it usually 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is a Beckett 9.5 a PSA 10?

The quick simple answer is no bgs 9.5s are not psa 10s.
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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.
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Can you trust PSA grading?

What is this? Yet while SGC is viewed at the most trustworthy, PSA is viewed as the most accurate as shown below. Collectors most definitely have their concerns about the grading companies, yet believe that grading is a needed part and valued resource for the hobby.
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Is PSA worth the money?

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.
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Does PSA clean cards before grading?

Does PSA Clean Your Cards? No, PSA and other grading services do not clean your cards as they get them. They will grade your cards as they receive them, which means that you should pay extra attention to the cleanliness of your cards before sending them out to these services.
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What Derek Jeter cards are worth money?

16 Most Valuable Derek Jeter Rookie Cards
  • 1993 SP #279. ...
  • 1992 Little Sun High School Prospects Auto. ...
  • 1993 Upper Deck #449 Gold Hologram. ...
  • 1992 Front Row Gold #55. ...
  • 1993 Topps Micro #98. ...
  • 1992 Classic Four Sport Autographs #231. ...
  • 1992 Fleer Pro Cards Gulf Coast Yankees. ...
  • 1993 Topps #98 Colorado Rockies Inaugural Year.
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Can I grade my own sports cards?

Self-grading allows collectors to get an idea of the general condition a card is actually in. They can then get a better estimate of what grade it might receive upon submission. Corners and edges that, to the naked eye, appear sharp, may not be when viewed under magnification.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who is the best grading card company?

Best Card Grading Companies in 2021
  • Beckett.
  • GMA.
  • HGA.
  • PSA.
  • ISA.
  • SGC.
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Is a BGS 9.5 good?

It should come as no surprise that the majority of BGS 9.5 cards fall into the Min Gem tier, 64.1% in this case. So how does my True Gem card rank within the population? From the analysis above, you can see there are only 109 cards with a higher TSS within the BGS 9.5 grade. That's pretty good.
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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.
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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.
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How long does it take to get a card graded by Beckett?

Card & Autograph Grading Orders – 60 business days.
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