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Grading

Is BGS 9.5 the Same as a PSA 10

August 5, 2022 Ballcard Genius

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 and obvious difference in value […]

Grading

Who Owns PSA? A Brief History.

July 30, 2022 Ballcard Genius

PSA is owned by Collectors Universe, an American company based in southern California. Collectors Universe was formed in 1986 with Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). When was PSA Founded? PSA was founded in 1991, beating […]

Grading

Where to Sell PSA Graded Cards

July 29, 2022 Ballcard Genius

One thing to love about the hobby expansion and cards becoming more popular than ever is the innovation and opportunity. Believe it or not, there was a time when I was a young collector that […]

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What is the Fastest Card Grading Service?

July 28, 2022 Ballcard Genius

The fastest card grading service of the major grading companies is currently from SGC, which offers 1-2 business day turnaround for $125 per card. Both PSA and SGC offer walk-through services at an estimated 3-day […]

Card Identification

How to Tell if 1993 Finest is a Refractor

July 22, 2022 Ballcard Genius

To tell if a 1993 Finest baseball card is a refractor, hold the card under direct light and then tilt the card at an angle to see light shining off of its surface. If you […]

Definitions

What Does PSA Mean in Baseball Cards?

July 21, 2022 Ballcard Genius

PSA Definition In cards, PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator, which is one of the largest and most popular card grading companies around. A card grading company evaluates cards and assigns them a grade or […]

Definitions

PSA OC Meaning & Example

July 16, 2022 Ballcard Genius

PSA OC Definition “OC” is a specific qualifier assigned by PSA to identify a card as “off center” even though that card meets the criteria for a particular grade. For example, a PSA 9 means […]

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Will PSA Prices Go Down in 2022?

July 10, 2022 Ballcard Genius

PSA prices have decreased in 2022, with the latest update being a $18/card special for July to celebrate the National Convention. This comes shortly after the June announcement that the Value service level of $30/card […]

 
 
 
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