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Is PSA 9 a Good Card Grade?

August 24, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

PSA 9 is a good grade if the card has a low population. This would mean that there are few PSA 9s in existence, and would thus be considered rare and relatively valuable. For clarity, […]

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Is BGS 9.5 the Same as a PSA 10?

August 5, 2023 Ryan from 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 difference in value between the […]

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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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How Long Does PSA Grading Take in 2023?

January 28, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

PSA Grading currently takes about 20 days to grade a card at the “value plus” service level ($40/card) and 10 days at the “Regular” service level ($75/card). Not too long ago, in April of 2021, […]

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PSA Crossover Cost & Grading Information

January 14, 2023 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

The PSA Crossover service cost depends on the value of the card and your desired turnaround, just like regular grading. For example, the PSA Crossover cost is $75 at the “regular” service level (max declared […]

Buying Cards

How to Buy Raw Ungraded Cards on eBay

October 17, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

Buying raw cards on eBay with the intention to grade can be tough. And let me just clarify that buying ungraded cards from anywhere with the intention to grade those cards can be difficult. Well, […]

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ISA Grading vs. PSA Cards

October 9, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

In comparing all of the different card grading companies, everyone is quick to look at BGS, SGC, and CSG as main PSA competitors. While that might be valid, there are also a number of other […]

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What is Declared Value? When Does PSA Charge You for Your Submission? Grading Questions & More.

September 26, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

PSA charges you for your submission after your order has been graded and shipped back to you. Meaning, while you provide your payment info when you fill out your submission request, you aren’t actually charged […]

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PSA Grading Examples & Scale—Differences Between Grades Like PSA 9 & 10

September 24, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

As a leader in authenticating sports cards and other items, PSA has the daunting task of striving for perfection every single day. I mean, consumers who do business with PSA should expect perfection, and rightfully […]

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Does PSA Accept Top Loaders?

August 25, 2022 Ryan from Ballcard Genius

I’ve been on a 2022 Bowman Mega box kick; it’s really the only sealed wax I rip! I just feel like they offer great value and upside, and especially with this year’s checklist, I wanted […]

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