What are the grades for sports cards?

Grading

• MINT or MT (PSA 9 or SGC 96):
• Near Mint to Mint or NM/MT (PSA 8 or SGC 88)
• Near Mint or NM (PSA 7 or SGC 84)
• Excellent to Mint or EX/MT (PSA 6 or SGC 80)
• Excellent or EX (PSA 5 or SGC 60)
• Very Good to Excellent or VG/EX (PSA 4 or SGC 50)
• Very Good or VG (PSA 3 or SGC 40)
• Good or GD (PSA 2 or SGC 30)

Is it worth getting a damaged card graded?

Raw or poorly-protected cards can get lost or damaged over time, but grading them can help preserve their condition and value. It’s a great idea to get cards graded of some of your favorite rookies or prospects.

What is a Grade 8 card?

A card graded 8 must have 60/40 or better centering and relatively smooth edges with only minor touches of wear. It must have original color borders and gloss.

How do I know if my card will grade well?

Cards are graded based on these factors: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. They give each attribute a grade of 1-10, then combine those to give the card a final grade of 1-10. Anything above a 9 is worth book value or greater, as BGS 9 (known as a “Mint 9”) is the condition expected of the card out of the pack.

What is a Grade 10 card?

A PSA Gem Mint 10 card is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. A PSA Gem Mint 10 card must be free of staining of any kind, but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection, if it doesn’t impair the overall appeal of the card.

What is the lowest PSA grade?

‘Minimum Grade’ means the lowest PSA grade you are willing to accept. That’s it. Nice and simple. If you submit a card for grading with a minimum grade of 8, and if the graders evaluate your card as an 8 or higher, it will be encapsulated in a PSA holder.

Is there a sports card grading app?

Sports & trading cards grading IOS app, allows you to check card conditions on the go with a snap. EZ Grade is a mobile card grader that fits in your pocket. EZ Grade connects right to your camera and you can scan a card and get a report. It’s that simple!

Is PSA better than Beckett?

While PSA gets the lion’s share from consumers, Beckett Grading Services is no slouch in the grading industry either. This company has two advantages over its main competitor: a better-looking label and a faster turnaround time. Most BGS slabs sport a multi-detail label at the top.

What is grading a card?

Card grading is the practice of submitting a trading card to a third-party service. The card is inspected for authenticity and ranked, usually on a 10-point scale, for the condition. The card is then assigned an overall grade, sealed in a tamper-proof holder and, finally, assigned a cataloged serial number.