Nothing can be more intimidating than grading a card thanks to “detailed” processes and instructions, establishing your card’s declared value, and the dreaded pop report. The good news is, only two of the three things mentioned above are actually needed to grade a card, while the third – the pop report – is more of […]
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So, while we have recently talked about centering examples and the card centering tools, those things don’t really mean much unless you know what PSA allows, and will ding you for (or reward you for). When it comes to grading, there are grading scales, but then there also centering standards, requirements for the card surface,
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I recently became a PSA Collector’s Club member, and I’m glad I made the decision to join. There are more details below, but the grading specials alone make joining worth it. In fact, there is a current special running right now on modern sports cards—$14.99/card with a 10-card minimum (the cost to grade a card
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While there aren’t many options to get your cards graded in person, there are opportunities to either expedite the process. With BGS grading, one such option is the “raw card review” in which the card is inspected on the spot and assigned a raw score. The card can then be submitted to be slabbed. PSA
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I’ve been writing about PSA and BGS for a long time—let me be clear: there is no “best” grading company. Meaning, the choice between PSA, BGS, or any other option is highly personal and depends on your individual circumstances, preferences, and goals for your cards. That said, there are differences between PSA and BGS, and
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