What is a PSA 10 Pokemon 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.

Are PSA 10 cards worth it?

PSA 10s are worth about 3.5x as much as PSA 9.

So if you're getting your cards graded, that means you score big with a 10. If you're buying, it means you'll be shelling out the big bucks to a Gem Mint 10.

What does it mean when a Pokemon card is PSA?

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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) sits atop the card grading ladder. They are the choice grader for most collectors of cards – especially Pokemon collectors.

How rare is a PSA 10 Pokemon?

They pack a visual flair and were printed in numbers reportedly less than 100 examples of each card. In fact, just four gold examples reside in the PSA Population, and only one of those has earned PSA 10.

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.

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How many PSA 10 Charizards are there?

And lastly, there's only 201 PSA 10's in existence. All of these factors combined make the 1st Edition Neo Destiny Shining Charizard a hugely sought-after piece for high-end collectors.

What causes PSA 10?

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.

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.

Is it worth getting Pokémon cards PSA graded?

If you're grading modern cards because you love the artwork, love the Pokemon, and simply want it in your collection, absolutely go for it! But if you're doing it to turn a profit, unless you can bring the cards to market incredibly quickly, your venture won't be as successful as you might think.

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.

What's better PSA or Beckett?

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 percent of cards are PSA 10?

If you get a PSA 9 it's not the end of the world but PSA 10 is what we're shooting for. Again this does not apply to every single card. Take for example the 1986 Fleer card that I just talked about. Around 2.5 percent of them are PSA 10s.

How much does it cost to get a Pokemon card graded?

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.

Are PSA 9 cards worth buying?

But are they a better return? The answer is still yes, though a PSA 9 is not too far behind it. However, you start seeing a steep drop-off as you get to lower grades. The below examples from different sports paint the picture that higher-grade cards tend to outperform lower-grade cards over time.

What cards should I get graded Pokemon?

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.

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.

How much is a 2021 Charizard worth?

In 2021, the thirst for vintage Pokémon cards continues: Now, someone's paid $311,800 for a single, holographic Charizard card, as spotted by Nintendo Life. The 1999 first-edition “Shadowless” Charizard, with a “PSA 10 Gem Mint” rating, sold on eBay, through PWCC Auctions, for $311,800 after a long bidding war.

Is there a black label 1st edition Charizard?

The only thing holding it back from Black Label status is the 9.5 for Centering. The 1st Edition Charizard Holo could be compared to the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle for baseball and 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan for basketball. It has attained a similar iconic status, as far as Pokemon go.