What does Q mean in PSA grading?

A "qualified" card is a card that meets all the criteria for a particular grade, but fails the standard in one area. For example, a card which exhibits all the qualities of a NM-MT 8, but is 90/10 centered left to right, will receive a grade of NM-MT 8oc.

What is MC in PSA grade?

Miscut (MC) – a card that has been cut incorrectly by the printer. Off Center (OC) – a card that is not well centered. Out of Focus (OF) – a card that is excessively blurry or has focal issues.

What does PD mean in PSA grading?

Well, your PSA 9 may be the victim of a print defect or "PD". "PD" is the flaw in the printing process that causes a card to have some degree of "snow", a possible print dot (some print dots come in the form of the well-known "fish eye"), or a print line of some sort on the surface of the card.

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.

Is PSA 7 GOOD?

NM 7 (Near Mint): A PSA NM 7 is a card showing slight surface wear visible only upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register although a minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only.

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What does MK stand for PSA?

MK (Marks) – Any and all cards with writing, ink marks, pencil marks, etc. or evidence of the impression left from the act of writing will be designated “MK.”

Should I use 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.

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.

What does BGS mean in cards?

Beckett's (BGS) Definition

“…the minimum requirement to receive a grade of Gem Mint is to have at least three grades of 9.5 and the fourth to be no less than a 9.” This is in reference to Beckett's four grading features of corners, edges, centering, and surface.

What is a PSA 9 OC?

OC (off-center)

Type of qualifier. The card exhibits centering that falls below the minimum standard for the grade. For example, a card that meets the standard for Mint 9, but has 65.35 centering would be designated Mint 9oc.

What does a PSA of 8 mean?

PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher.

Is it worth buying graded cards?

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.

Why are PSA cards worth more?

Since PSA grades more cards than its competition, it has more of its cards flowing through the market and therefore more sales data. This helps with liquidity and selling that card, as it is easier for people to understand true value. Take, for example, the 1986 fleer Jordan rookie.

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 PSA 10 or BGS 10 better?

PSA outsells BGS by a wide margin: 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.

What are Subgrades on cards?

The four subgrades are scores for a card's corners, centering, surface, and edges. When you submit a card for grading through Beckett (BGS, not to be confused with BCCG), you can choose to have the subgrades printed on your grading label or not, which is why you'll see some slabs with them and some without.

What does mint mean in cards?

Mint is a grading condition of cards and other items. By definition, "Mint" means: "This is a card that came straight from the pack. The card was never played or shuffled."

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 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.

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.