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Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a trading card using PSA’s 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a trading card has been deemed authentic. Whether vintage, modern or TCG, PSA authenticates and grades cards throughout the hobby.
PSA is the industry leader in sports and hobby card grading as well as autograph and memorabilia authentication. Submit your collectibles for grading today!
Learn more about PSA’s grading standards for trading cards, packs, tickets and coins/pins. Read grade-by-grade explanations for the 10-point grading scale or take a visual tour. Detailed guidelines for half-point grades, qualifiers, and no-grade definitions are also included.
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Aug 30, 2023 · PSA grading is more than just sending your cards and waiting for a grade. It's a meticulous process that requires attention to detail. From the moment you decide to grade a card to the time you send it off, each step is crucial in determining the final grade—and ultimately, the value of your card.
Nov 6, 2023 · Grading – Separate team grades card on centering, corners, edges and surface using the 10-point PSA scale. Holistic grade is assigned based on cumulative flaws. Labeling – Graded card info is entered into PSA database and label generated.
Sep 24, 2022 · A Mint 9, as defined by PSA, is a card that is in “superb condition” and has only one minor flaw. This flaw can be a range of things, but most commonly PSA will grade a card a Mint 9 if there is simply a “minor printing imperfection”. Read More: Guide to Baseball Card Conditions.
