Graded cards are encapsulated in a plastic tamper-evident case. Card collectors will refer to the encapsulated Graded cardas being "Slabbed."
Slabbed - A term used to describe a professionally graded card that has been encapsulated in a sonically sealed card holder.
Popular card graders include PSA, BGS SGC and GAI.
For example After a PSA graded card is graded each card is sonically sealed inside a protective, tamper-evident PSA holder with a tagged label that shows its certification number, manufacturer, grade, date, unique bar code and player's name. This label appears above the card that is graded. Grade - A description of the condition of a sports card or Sports Memorabilia item. Grade is always a big component of price. The higher the grade, the more desirable, and consequently, the more valuable the item. Nowadays nearly all valuable sports cards are graded using the 10 Point Grading Scale established by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) in 1991.
Rarity, player on card, condition of the card and how much a professionally graded version of it has sold for on eBay or auction houses. VintageCardPrices.com tracks past sales transactions of professionally graded football cards.
The most reputable companies are SGC, PSA, GAI and BVG/BGS. Graded cards result in the ability to sell your card for a much higher price than a raw card as the condition of it can not be disputed if it has been graded by a trusted company.
1976 Topps Bobby Bryant football card number 11A 1976 Topps Bobby Bryant football card number 11 has a book value of about .50 cents in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. With the value of this card it will pay to have the card graded. It could double the value or more depending on the grade given. Condition is important.Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
1986 Topps Steve Young Rookie football card number 374A 1986 Topps Steve Young Rookie football card number 374 has a book value of about $20.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. With the value of this card it will pay to have the card graded. It could double the value or more depending on the grade given. Condition is important.Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
1986 Topps Steve Young Rookie football card number 374A 1986 Topps Steve Young Rookie football card number 374 has a book value of about $20.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. With the value of this card it will pay to have the card graded. It could double the value or more depending on the grade given. Condition is important.Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A 1958 Topps Raymond Berry card number 120 has a book value of about $40.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important. Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A 1955 Bowman Frank Gifford card number 7 has a book value of about $75.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important. Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A 1978 Topps Ken Sanders football card number 222 has a book value of about .20 cents in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more moneythan non-graded cards. Condition is important. Common flaws with football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
Jerry Rice card is not 1985 His Rookie card is the 1986 Topps #161 card Here is the breakdown of valuenm-mt (8) $35 mint (9) $225 gem mint (10) $2,500 (rare) These are psa graded completed auction pricesJerry Rice card is not 1985 His Rookie card is the 1986 Topps #161 card Here is the breakdown of value nm-mt (8) $35 mint (9) $225 gem mint (10) $2,500 (rare)These are psa graded completed auction prices
A 2008 Press Pass Matt Ryan Football card number 84 has a book value of about $3.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important. Common flaws with Football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A 2008 Press Pass Matt Ryan Football card number 84 has a book value of about $3.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important. Common flaws with Football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
A 1975 Topps O.J. Simpson football card number 500 has a book value of about $10.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more money than a non-graded card in the same condition. Condition is important. Common flaws with Football cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly