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 the differences between a PSA Gem Mint 10 and a PSA Poor 1 with this helpful collectors guide to PSA's grading standards.

A graded card is a trading card that has been professionally evaluated and assigned a grade by a third-party grading company, such as PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator). Grading involves a detailed assessment of the card’s condition, including its corners, edges, surfaces, and centering.

2025年1月3日 · Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the industry leader in card grading, and their 10-point scale is the gold standard. This guide will dive into the PSA grading scale, providing a detailed look at what each grade signifies and the specific characteristics that define a card at each level.

2024年10月29日 · PSA is widely regarded as a respected universal grading standard, having authenticated and graded over 40 million sports cards, worth over $1 billion. That’s not just a number; it’s proof of the trust collectors place in PSA when determining a …

2023年11月6日 · As a passionate sports card collector and data analyst, I‘ve seen firsthand how PSA grading has transformed the hobby. But what exactly does "PSA grading" mean and why has it become so significant? In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll dig deep into PSA – the company, process, scale, costs, and value impacts – so you can make informed ...