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Nov 13, 2023 · As collectors, we all dream of uncovering pristine vintage cards worthy of the top honor in grading – the Gem Mint 10. Achieving this pinnacle designation from PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) indicates a card with virtually flawless eye appeal and condition.
Dec 14, 2023 · Sadly, sometimes even fresh-out-of-the-pack cards are not gem-mint worthy. Meanwhile, the risk increases if you buy the cards second-hand. Nonetheless, the tips here will help you maximize your cards and get the best grade possible.
- Check The Centering on Your Card
- Check The Corners/Edges of Your Card
- Check The Card’S Surface Under Bright Light
- Re-check Corners/Edges/Surface Again Under Light and A Loupe Or Magnifying Glass
- Send to A Professional
If I’m opening a box of cards and I find a banger, I’ll take a real quick look at the centering. The ones that look at least decent, I’ll put into a penny sleeve and a Card Saver. If the centering is obviously trash, then I’ll put it into a top loader. Later, I’ll pull out those Card Savers again to take a much closer look at my potential graded ca...
First, I look at with the naked eye. If a corner/edge is soft or dinged, I won’t send it to be graded. You’re likely starting at an 8. An 8 according to PSA has “slightest fraying at one or two corners.” If any of the corners aren’t sharp, I wouldn’t send it.
Let me warn you…this is the step that trips up most people! When collectors send cards in and get an 8 or lower, it’s usually from the surface. I can’t tell you how many BGS cards I see with 9.5s for corners, edges, and centering…and then like a 6 for the surface. When I was just getting back into it, I found a nice Paul Pierce rookie in my collect...
If I stillhave a card that looks worthy of grading, I’m going to take things to the next level. Still under a bright light, I’m going to go over every inch of that card with a loupe! That’s those little magnifying glasses jeweler’s use to inspect gems. You can grab ones on Amazon with 30x magnification for super cheap (here’s the one I bought). It’...
Last but not least…there are companies out there (usually ones that also submit cards to be graded for you) that also will inspect your cards for you and let you know what grade they think you’ll get! These are people who have tons of experience doing it, and in the times I’ve done it…they’re usually extremely accurate. Also, because it’s not their...
PSA 10 and SGC 10 are considered gem mint—but at BGS a gem mint is 9.5. 2018-19 Luka Doncic Prizm Rookie. PSA 10 – $250. SGC 10 – $150.
Nov 9, 2023 · The 10 rating signifies a "gem mint" condition trading card – the absolute best it can be. But what does it take to earn this perfect score? And why are PSA 10s so rare and valuable compared to lower graded cards?
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Sep 20, 2023 · Cards that, if in great condition, could be graded and transformed into something even more valuable if deemed to be gem mint. So, without further ado, here are the 397 cards worth money (over $5) based on average sales over the last 365 days, as reported by Market Movers.
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The economists answer is, “whatever you can sell it for today.” The best place to find out what cards are selling for right now is eBay. You could sell it to the local card shop, you could sell it to a friend, you could sell it on online… but it’s only worth what you can sell it for. The price guide is simple. The price of a card is not.
