For years, I let the process of grading sports cards intimidate me. I overthought every step, worried about doing something wrong, and ultimately put it off. But once I finally took the plunge, I kicked myself for not trying it sooner. If you’re feeling the same way, trust me—getting started is the hardest part! For […]
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This type of detail and transparency is exactly what we need from card grading companies. I was recently contacted and invited by Edge Grading to grade a couple of cards with their new sports card grading service. Full disclosure: I was able to do so for free. But here is my honest opinion about the
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I recently posted a video about how easy it is to submit a card for grading, and while most people were thankful for the advice, there were a handful of comments about grading and PSA being a scam, and disbelief that it costs $25 to grade a single card. While I totally understand why many
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Something that I’ve gathered through my own grading and from the many emails I receive from you all is that grading cards is tough. So, to give yourself the best chance at a PSA 10 you need to be realistic about your card’s condition, while meticulously checking the four main condition factors (corners, centering, surface,
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The cost of getting a card graded currently ranges between $15 and $300 depending on the grading company, desired turnaround time, and value of the card. Meaning, the cost to grade a card depends on many different variables, making it a difficult question to definitively answer. Generally, the cost to grade a card for the
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When it comes to SGC vs. PSA, both services can grade a card for as low as $15. That said, SGC wins in speed, both in terms of being able to turn that $15 grading around quicker than PSA (5-10 days) and also being the fastest service altogether with a 1-2 day turnaround. The look
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The best card grading service is offered by PSA thanks to its leading reputation and resale values. In fact, PSA graded over 1 million cards in August 2023 alone, while the next highest company, SGC, graded just over 100,000. That said, the “best” is subjective, and if turnaround time, cost, and/or look of the slab
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September 2023 Update: Big news from PSA as they recently announced new order tracker steps, which results in you being able to see your grades sooner than ever before. Check out the video below for the full rundown, but here is a quick update. Instead of going from Assembly to QA Check 1 and then
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The idea of baseball card centering is an easy one to grasp—the photo and design should be centered on the card. But when it comes to grading cards, there is a deeper level of knowledge required if you want to improve your chances of receiving a 10. For instance, when looking at PSA centering standards
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A BGS 9.5 is not the same as a PSA 10. While the conditions of the cards graded as such might be similar or even identical, there is a large difference in value between the two grades. Of course, each card and situation is different, but in a general sense, the value of a PSA
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