Here is a brief list of qualifiers: OC (Off-center), ST (stain), PD (Print Defect), OF (Out of Focus), and MK (Marks).

What does St mean in grading?

Tickets with staining below the minimum standards for the grade will be designated "ST."

What does MK stand for PSA?

MK (Marks) – Any and all cards with writing, ink marks, pencil marks, etc. or evidence of the impression left from the act of writing will be designated “MK.”

What are the PSA grading levels?

If your cards pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each card on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best. PSA encapsulates each card in its own sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The card's grade and certification number are displayed on the PSA LightHouse™ label.

What does SMR price mean?

PSA is now making its PSA Population Report and Sports Market Report (SMR) Online Price Guide available free to everyone.

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What's considered low pop PSA?

For instance, a POP 1 PSA 10 card would mean it's the only one in existence. a POP 18 would mean there are 18, and so on. Thus, “low pop” means low population, and is a term used when a card is scarce in terms of that particular issue and grade.

Are Topps cards worth anything?

For most players, their most valuable baseball cards will be their rookie card. But, it's not always the case. Take Roger Maris cards, for example. His 1962 Topps card is actually worth more than his 1958 Topps rookie card.

What does VG ex mean?

The first grade is for the sleeve and second grade is for the disc. E.g. VG/EX means that the item's sleeve is in Very Good condition and the disc is in Excellent condition.

How much does a PSA 10 increase value?

PSA 10s are worth about 3.5x as much as PSA 9.

So if you're getting your cards graded, that means you score big with a 10.

How are PSA cards graded?

When it comes to PSA, when you get your card graded a team of graders inspect the card for authenticity. Then, the card is reviewed for any evidence of manipulation, or “card doctoring.” Next, if the card passes those steps, the card condition is scrutinized, and a 1-10 PSA grade is applied.

What does SP mean in grades?

Satisfactory Progress (SP)

It indicates that work is in progress and has been evaluated and found to be satisfactory to date, but that the assignment of a precise grade must await completion of additional work.

What does NR mean on a transcript?

NR Grade Information

If a student's final grade in an undergraduate or graduate course is not officially submitted by the instructor by the University's grade submission deadline¹, a "not recorded" (NR) placeholder grade will be entered for the student by staff in the Registrar's Office.

Will PSA lower prices?

PSA recently announced that its Standard grading service would reopen to collectors, at a new price point of $100 per card. Recall that PSA shut down everything aside from its premium grading services in early 2021.

Is a BGS 9.5 the same as a PSA 10?

PSA 10 sells for more than double a “true gem” BGS 9.5. A “true gem” 9.5 sells for more than 50% more, but largely the same when containing both a 9 and 10 sub-grade (effectively cancelling out) BGS 9.5 sell for about a quarter-to-third more than PSA 9.

What is the cheapest card grading company?

Beckett Grading Services (BGS)

Very well respected in the industry, long-time competitor of PSA. Pricing ranges from about $20 in the economy with no sub-grades all the way up to $250 premium with sub grades.

What is PSA EX MT?

EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint): A PSA EX-MT 6 card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very slight scratch may be detected only upon close inspection.

What does gem mint mean?

Gem mint typically means flawless or perfect. So, in reference to cards, a gem mint card is one that is visually pleasing and without imperfections. It's a common phrase used among different card grading companies when assigning a score or rating to a card being serviced.

Does warping affect PSA?

Pretty much all older japanese holo cards I have sent to PSA have been at least slightly warped/curved. From my experience it doesn't effect the grades at all.

What baseball cards are hot right now?

• 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX " ICONIC CARD " ...
• 1948 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth New York Yankees HOF PSA 2.5 Good+ " ICONIC CARD " ...
• 2022 TOPPS SERIES 2 BOBBY WITT JR ROOKIE CARD SHORT PRINT SP SSP RC #660 MINT. ...
• 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays New York Giants PSA 5 EX " ICONIC CARD "

What is the rarest baseball card?

These are the most valuable baseball cards of all time.

• 1932 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth (Tie) ...
• 1948 Leaf Satchel Paige (Tie) ...
• 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb (Tie) ...
• 1952 Topps Willie Mays (Tie) ...
• 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente (Tie) ...
• 1909 T206 Ty Cobb (Bat Off Shoulder) ...
• 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth. ...
• 1910 T210 Old Mill Joe Jackson.

What is a Barry Bonds rookie card worth?

This card with its blue bordering, bright yellow nameplate down below and image of Bonds in the batting cage has a lot going for it. In top condition they can be worth just under $100.

What does Pop 4 mean?

Acronym. Definition. POP4. Performance-Optimized Polymer 4.

What does Pop 2 mean?

POP-2 (also referred to as POP2) is a programming language developed around 1970 from the earlier language POP-1 (developed by Robin Popplestone in 1968, originally named COWSEL) by Robin Popplestone and Rod Burstall at the University of Edinburgh.

How often is PSA Pop report updated?

Data is updated each day as more and more items are submitted to PSA.