Professional Grading Companies Grading companies like PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) , BGS (Beckett Grading Services) , and CGC evaluate cards on a scale from 1 to 10, analyzing four main criteria: Centering : The alignment of the card's front and back images within the borders Corners : Sharpness and condition of all four corners Edges : Smoothness and integrity of the card's edges Surface : Absence of scratches, print defects, or other imperfections The PSA 10 Premium A PSA 10 graded card (Gem Mint) represents near-perfect condition and can be worth two to ten times the price of an ungraded card of the same type
Im actually heading to my first major event of the season this week, the Lima Special Event in Peru, and Im hoping to earn some Championship Points to push me closer to an invite to the World Championships
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When hanging framed cards, avoid placing them above radiators or in direct sunlightextreme temperatures can damage the frame and the card inside
It's a card that every collector will be eager to add to their binder, and if you're lucky enough to snag one, don't be surprised if you catch yourself doing a victory dance