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PSA GRADING SCALE

The industry-standard 10-point scale used by PSA to evaluate card condition

GEM MINT

Perfect card with sharp corners, pristine edges, and flawless centering

MINT

Near-perfect with only minor imperfections visible under close inspection

NM-MT

Excellent condition with slight wear on corners or edges

NEAR MINT

Minor wear visible, centering may be slightly off

EX-MT

Light wear on corners and edges, good overall appearance

EXCELLENT

Moderate wear, may have minor surface scratches

VG-EX

Visible wear on multiple areas, centering issues

VERY GOOD

Heavy wear, noticeable creases or surface damage

GOOD

Significant damage, major creases or staining

POOR

Severe damage, barely collectible condition

SUBMISSION TIPS

Expert advice for preparing and submitting your cards for grading

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Inspect Carefully

Use a magnifying glass and good lighting to check for whitening, scratches, and print lines before submitting.

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Protect Your Cards

Use penny sleeves and card savers. Never use toploaders for grading submissions as they can damage cards.

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Declare Value Accurately

Research recent sales and declare the correct value. Undervaluing can result in rejected claims if lost.

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Choose Service Level Wisely

Balance cost vs. speed. Economy service can take 6+ months, while Express delivers in weeks.

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Document Everything

Take high-quality photos of your cards before submission for insurance and record-keeping purposes.

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Package Securely

Use bubble wrap, cardboard reinforcement, and tracking. Insurance is essential for valuable submissions.

PSA

✅Pros

1.Most recognized and trusted.

2.Highest resale value

3.Consistent grading standards

4.Large population reports

❌Cons

1.Longer turnaround times

2.Higher submission costs

3.Limited subgrades

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Best For:

Vintage cards, high-value modern cards, investment pieces

BGS

✅Pros

1.Detailed subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface)

2.Black Label 10 is highly coveted

3.Great for modern cards

4.Transparent holder design

❌Cons

1.More expensive than PSA

2.Stricter grading on modern cards

3.Lower population

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Best For:

Modern cards, cards with perfect centering, competitive players

CGC

✅Pros

1.Fastest turnaround times

2.Competitive pricing

3.Subgrades included

4.Great customer service

❌Cons

1.Newer to TCG market

2.Lower resale premiums

3.Less market recognition

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Best For:

Budget submissions, quick turnarounds, newer collectors

Grading Glossary

Essential terms every collector should know

Centering

The positioning of the image within the card borders. Measured as front/back percentages (e.g., 50/50 is perfect).

Whitening

White marks on card edges or corners caused by wear, visible as loss of color on the card stock.

Print Line

A manufacturing defect appearing as a thin line across the card surface, often reducing grade significantly.

Surface

The front and back face of the card, graded on scratches, print quality, and overall condition.

Edges

The four sides of the card, inspected for wear, chipping, and sharpness.

Corners

The four corner points, checked for rounding, fraying, or damage.

Pop Report

Population report showing how many cards of a specific type have been graded at each grade level.

Subgrades

Individual scores for Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface (BGS and SGC feature these).

Black Label

BGS's highest designation, requiring perfect 10 subgrades in all four categories.

Qualifier

A note added to a grade indicating a specific defect (e.g., "OC" for off-center, "ST" for stain).

Raw Card

An ungraded card that has not been authenticated or encapsulated by a grading company.

Slab

The protective plastic case that houses a graded card, displaying the grade and certification number.