What is the price difference between PSA 8 and 9? (2024)

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Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), is a US based sports card and trading card grading company.

How much does PSA 9 increase value?

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While a BGS 9 barely pays off the price of grading, a PSA 9 doubles the value of the raw card.

Are PSA 9 cards worth buying?

If it's grading mostly PSA 10's (like with Red's Pikachu and some other modern cards), then getting a PSA 9 is just not worth it. If it's evenly balanced or there are less 10's, it may not be a bad value proposition. If 9s and 10s are both pretty scarce for that card, but the 10 is way more pricey, go for the 9.

Is a PSA 8 high?

PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal. When the PSA level is above 10 ng/ml, risk of prostate cancer is much higher.

Is PSA 8 worth it?

Many people who buy graded PSA cards only focus on 9s and 10s. Those are the 'Mint' and 'Gem Mint' grades. Some people claim that a PSA 8 — 'Near Mint' — holds significant value compared to lower numbers but historically it doesn't perform well at all when compared to PSA 9s and 10s.

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What is the best value PSA grade?

10 is the highest overall grade a sports card can receive, though BGS also offers a Black Label Pristine 10, which means the card received a 10 for all four subgrades. While a Black Label Pristine 10 and PSA 10 are the highest grades a card can obtain, that isn't to say that other grades aren't of value.

Are PSA 10 worth buying?

They're given the designation 'Gem Mint'; as that's the grade they've received from the company. Of course, the grading scale goes from 1-10, so a 10 grade is the best copy you'll be able to find. It will feature near-perfect centering and no visible flaws. You'll be unable to buy cards directly from PSA.

What can cause a PSA of 8?

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What level of PSA is alarming?

A PSA level that is above 3.0 ng/mL is considered suspicious. However, PSA levels can rise as you get older. For men over age 75, a PSA below 4.0 ng/mL is considered normal. You and your doctor should consult age-specific PSA ranges and recommendations.

What is the average PSA for a 70 year old?

3.5-4.5: Normal for a man 60-70 yrs. 4.5-5.5: Normal for a man 70-80 yrs.

Does PSA 9.5 exist?

How the Scale Works. PSA will add a half-point grade within each of the 1-10 numbers with the exception of a 9.5 grade.

Do PSA 10 cards exist?

Unlike BGS, which has over 19 possible grades (counting subgrades), only 10 possible PSA grades exist. PSA considers four factors when grading the card, the centering, corners, surface, and edges. Off-centered cards or cards with frayed corners and scratched surfaces will get low grades.

What are the most valuable PSA 9 cards?

The highest graded card in the set is a Mickey Mantle and only 1 copy has received a PSA 10 out of 8,325 graded copies. According to Cardladder, the PSA 9 (pop 25) copy of this Mantle card last sold for $98,560 again proving that a card that is rare due to its condition can hold significant value in the marketplace.

What is considered PSA 9?

A PSA Mint 9 is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight wax stain on reverse, a minor printing imperfection or slightly off-white borders. Centering must be approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.

Why is PSA so expensive?

PSA, BGS and other popular grading services have increased their prices because… Well because they can – It's like anything else, if demand for it goes up, so does the value. The higher prices also mean lower and more manageable submission numbers, but higher value, which is better for the grading services.

Is PSA grading worth it?

Regardless if you're talking counterfeits or reprints, PSA card grading services can be an excellent tool to verify a card's authenticity. That's not to say that PSA is correct 100% of the time and fakes don't occasionally slip through their hands.

What does a PSA of 8 mean?

Men with a PSA level between 4 and 10 (often called the “borderline range”) have about a 1 in 4 chance of having prostate cancer. If the PSA is more than 10, the chance of having prostate cancer is over 50%.

What causes a sudden spike in PSA?

Besides cancer, other conditions that can raise PSA levels include an enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH ) and an inflamed or infected prostate (prostatitis). Also, PSA levels normally increase with age.

Can PSA 8 be benign?

There is no specific normal or abnormal level of PSA in the blood. In the past, PSA levels of 4.0 ng/mL and lower were considered normal. However, some individuals with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/mL have prostate cancer and many with higher PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/mL do not have prostate cancer (1).

What does a urologist do for high PSA?

For elevated PSA levels caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI), your doctor can prescribe a course of antibiotics to treat the infection. After treatment, your PSA level should decline.

What foods can raise your PSA levels?

There are currently no foods or beverages to avoid before taking a PSA test. While some foods might be linked to prostate conditions, no scientific evidence links the consumption of one food to elevated PSA levels. There is no need to avoid certain foods, coffee or alcohol before taking a PSA test.

Is a PSA 9 bad?

A Mint 9, as defined by PSA, is a card that is in “superb condition” and has only one minor flaw. This flaw can be a range of things, but most commonly PSA will grade a card a Mint 9 if there is simply a “minor printing imperfection”.

How much is a PSA 8 vs 10?

Then a PSA 8 is worth $100. A PSA 9 is worth $300. A PSA 10 is worth $700.

Are PSA prices accurate?

PSA Price Guide and Professional Sports Authenticator do not guarantee the accuracy of the prices listed in the PSA Price Guide. The collectibles market can be volatile and unpredictable; short term price swings are always possible.