What does SMR value mean PSA?
PSA is now making its PSA Population Report and Sports Market Report (SMR) Online Price Guide available free to everyone. It previously cost $39.95 annually for a subscription to these hobby resources.
What does PSA population mean?
POP is short for “population,” and is used to reference the scarcity of graded cards or how many there are in existence. 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.
How often is PSA Pop report updated?
each day
Data is updated each day as more and more items are submitted to PSA.
How much is a PSA 9 card worth?
Generally speaking, most cards will sell at a PSA 9 at about 1/3 to 1/4 the value of a PSA 10. Therefore, a card which sells for $40 at a Gem Mint 10 will probably only sell for $10 at a Mint 9, which is the same cost as getting the card graded. You can’t bank on 10s.
How are PSA cards graded?
A series of PSA graders review your cards for authenticity. If genuine, PSA looks for evidence of doctoring, such as re-coloring or trimming. If your cards pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each card on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best.
Is PSA 8 good?
A PSA NM-MT 8 is a super high-end card that appears Mint 9 at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the card can exhibit the following: a very slight wax stain on reverse, slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection, and/or slightly off-white borders.
What does Q mean on PSA Pop report?
Qualifier
Qualifier. In some cases, a card will be designated with a qualifier. A “qualified” card is a card that meets all the criteria for a particular grade, but fails the standard in one area.
How many PSA Charizards are there?
Charizard currently has a PSA 10 pop of 122, PSA 9 pop of 676, and PSA 8 pop of 556.
Is PSA 9 better than RAW?
PSA 9s are worth 2x as much as the raw card. Much like the BGS, the Steve Nash rookie had the most significant difference in value. In that case, the 9 was worth 2.5x as much as the raw.
Is PSA 7 GOOD?
A PSA NM 7 is a card with just a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable.
Does PSA clean cards before grading?
Does PSA Clean Your Cards? No, PSA and other grading services do not clean your cards as they get them. They will grade your cards as they receive them, which means that you should pay extra attention to the cleanliness of your cards before sending them out to these services.
What is MC in PSA grade?
MC (Miscut) – Any and all cards that exhibit an atypical cut for the issue, which may result in portions of the subject card being cut off or more than one card being visible, will be designated “MC.”