How do you know the condition of a Pokemon card?

Any flaws such as scratches are very slight, and no major imperfections or flaws should exist. Scratches in the art box tend to be more noticeable and factor more heavily than other flaws. Foils in Lightly Played condition may also have slight fading or signs of wear or slight warping.

What is gem mint condition?

A PSA Gem Mint 10 card is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. A PSA Gem Mint 10 card must be free of staining of any kind, but an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection, if it doesn’t impair the overall appeal of the card.

How do I know if my card is mint?

A MINT card will be a nearly perfect card that looks as clean and sharp as the day it was printed. There will be no surface flaws, bends, creases or stains on the front or the back.

Is CGC good for Pokemon cards?

I was already using CGC to grade my comic book collection and decided to try them out for my Pokemon cards as well. Turnaround times are currently as fast as promised, and they are definitely less expensive. CGC is definitely a very strong contender right now.

What are the top card grading companies?

Currently, there are several reputable and established grading companies in the hobby: Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Beckett Grading Services (BGS) and Sportscard Guaranty (SGC).

Is a GMA 10 a PSA 10?

GMA is a grading company based in Florida, that does grading for 4 bucks a card. They are the lesser known grading companies besides PSA, BGS and SGC. You can buy GMA 10 graded cards for nearly the price of raw cards on eBay.

Are PSA cases waterproof?

They aren’t waterproof no. They are water resistant and this will will vary in effectiveness, because of their ultrasonic welds being slightly different each time.

How long is PSA taking to grade cards?

PSA Grading Tips Tricks and Frequently Asked Questions

Service Level	Current Turnaround Time (door to door)
Walk Through	About 3 weeks
Super Express	About 3 weeks
Express	Service suspended by PSA as of March 30, 2021
Regular	Service suspended by PSA as of March 30, 2021