For all vintage trading cards, those printed in the mid-1970s and earlier, the number one characteristic in determining value is centering — basically the relative width of each card border. If the ...
Like the four Cs of a diamond, card grades also work from a four-criteria system. The key determinants that make up a card’s grade are: Corners, Centering, Edges, and Surface. Beckett (BGS) is a card ...
PSA's latest grading labels are commanding a premium, which experts think shouldn't be the case. (PSA / eBay) The reason people grade trading cards and seal them in plastic tombs in perpetuity is to ...
A 1933 World Wide Gum Babe Ruth #80 graded PSA 2 sold for an astonishing $72,000 through Fanatics Collect on July 12th. The card’s grade is low, but its eye appeal is exceptional. It features strong ...
PSA and SGC grade the same trading cards on similar numeric scales, yet their fees, turnaround times and bidder confidence can differ sharply. This guide compares PSA and SGC pricing tier by tier, ...