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Grading

How to Tell if a Card is Worth Grading

May 2, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

In order to tell if a card is worth grading, there are two main factors. One, check to make sure the condition is worthy of grading. Visually inspect the corners, centering, surface, and edges. If […]

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How Does PSA Card Grading Work?

April 30, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The way PSA card grading works is you fill out a submission form by choosing your service level (turnaround time) and adding your card’s details. You then package and mail your card to PSA. Once […]

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How Hard is it to Get a PSA 10?

April 18, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The difficulty of obtaining a PSA 10 depends on the specific card being graded. Some cards are extremely difficult in getting a PSA 10, while others are relatively easier. For instance, there isn’t a PSA […]

BGS

PSA Vs. BGS: The Ultimate Guide

April 14, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

I’ve been writing about PSA and BGS for a long time. Years, even, and across a number of card grading topics. But, surprisingly, I’ve never done a head-to-head comparison of the two titans of the […]

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BGS Grading Scale Info, Conversation & Confusion

April 2, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The BGS grading scale is as follows: With that said, the BGS grading scale has been a hot hobby topic over the last few days. After weeks of questioning whether or not BGS was awarding […]

BGS

BGS Grading Turnaround Time Info & Personal Experience

March 24, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

BGS Grading turnaround times are as follows: Now, those are the advertised times (and note, they are business days). The reason I’m putting this post together is to provide a real example showing just how […]

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SGC to PSA Crossover Examples, Tips & More

March 1, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Do you know why sports cards make for great social media content? Because it’s very much a show-and-tell type of hobby. I got this card, I did this thing, I sold this card, etc. It’s […]

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SGC Gold Label: A Deeper Look

February 24, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

I’ll just come right out of the gates with an opinion on this one. I like the fact that with some card grading companies like SGC and BGS (and even new grading company TAG) there […]

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Can New Card Grading Companies Make the Grade?

February 14, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

There is always room for a new competitor, right? I mean, Google wasn’t the first search engine and TikTok wasn’t the first social media platform. Things change, and consumer needs and tastes shift, opening the […]

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All About the PSA Express Service Level

February 11, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

If I had a nickel for every time I mentioned that getting cards graded could be an overwhelming experience, I’d have about 87 pennies by now. And while I definitely don’t disagree, especially if you’ve […]

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