PSA vs BGS vs CGC — Which Grading Company Should You Use?
An honest comparison of PSA, BGS, and CGC — fees, turnaround, label premiums at resale, and when each company actually makes sense for your submission.
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Grading
PSA, BGS, CGC — when grading is worth it and how to spot fakes.
PSA 9 vs PSA 10 — Why One Grade Point Is Worth 3-10x
The jump from PSA 9 to PSA 10 is the most expensive single point in the hobby. Here's why the gap exists, real examples with numbers, and how to do the math before grading.
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Pokemon Card Centering — How to Measure It Before the Grader Does
What 55/45 and 60/40 actually mean, the exact centering tolerances at PSA, BGS, and CGC, and how to measure your own cards with nothing but a phone.
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Is Grading Pokémon Cards Worth It? The Honest Maths
Grading fees, graded premiums, and when a slab actually makes you money: a clear-eyed look at whether grading your Pokémon cards is worth it.
· 4 min read
How to Spot Fake Pokemon Cards — 7 Tests That Catch Almost Every Fake
The light test, texture check, font tells, and back-color giveaways that expose almost every counterfeit — plus which chase cards are faked most and how to buy safely.
· 5 min read
How to Grade Pokemon Cards — The Full Process From Start to Slab
Everything between "this card looks clean" and a slab in your hands — home pre-screening, choosing a company and tier, packaging, costs, and realistic timelines.
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