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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. "The card is Slabbed"
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Where can one purchase slabbed coins?
There are a variety of different places where one can purchase slabbed coins. Stores that specialize in coin trading are always a good place to find slabbed coins. Alternatively, one can often find them on eBay as well.
What is the relevance of the number on the back of a baseball card?
Nothing, the # on the back of a Baseball card is the card # in the baseball card set. Ex. My baseball card has the # 278 on the back of it. So my card is the 278th card in the set.
How do you get your baseball cards minted?
The term Mint a grade given to a baseball card describing the condition. A card cannot be "minted", it can be graded as mint. There are also different levels of a cards graded as mint. The definition of the highest, gem-Mint, graded by PSA sports card grading system is a virtually perfect card including four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. See Related Links below for more information. Graded cards are encapsulated in a plastic tamper-evident case. Card collectors will refer to the encapsulated Graded card as 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. The 10 Point Grading Scale was established by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) in 1991.
What is the value of a signed 1959 Hank Aaron Topps card 467 Baseball Thrills?
== == A 1959 Hank Aaron Topps card number 467 "Baseball Thrills" has a book value of about $40. in near/mint condition. Graded, and "slabbed" cards will sell for more. Condition is important.Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly. Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally a collector of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value. Once a collectible baseball card is signed the value of the card dramatically goes down as a collectible. The card then becomes an Item to display the signature. The bulk of the value relies on the value of the signature of the player that signed the card, and how well the card displays the signature. In general a signed baseball card is worth about 30% - 40% the price of a signed baseball or the same price of a signed 8 x 10 photo. A high valued card can add some value. A Hank Aaron autographed baseball card is worth between $50. -$150.. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.
How can you tell if a card is graded?
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.Graded cards could sell as high as double the book value or more. For other baseball card grading terms and more visit the Glossary Of Baseball Collectible Terms link I left below.
What is the value of a 1933 Goudey card 63 with black type on the back not green?
A 1933 Goudey baseball card #63 Joe Cronin is worth about $125. - $175. in excellent - near/mint condition. Graded, and "Slabbed" cards will sell for more. Centering and overall condition (creases, color etc.) are extremely important when evaluating condition, and value. Prices for cards from this era may be more forgiving for a less than excellent card but the grade given to a vintage card is the same as for new cards. A near/mint card is a near/mint card regardless of age, not for its age. As far as I know the backs all have green printing on the back. Visit the Vintage Baseball Card Forum link below for more information.
What does it mean to get a pokemon card graded?
A graded pokemon card means the card's been authenticated; physical condition has been evaluated and assigned a respective grading. Grading increases the value of the card, while grading, the cards are either slabbed or placed inside a protective case. Popular companies that Grade cards include PSA, BGS SGC and GAI
How much is a 1990 autographed reggie Jackson baseball card?
A 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson Rookie card number 260 has a book value of about $300.00 unsigned in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. A Reggie Jackson signed baseball card is worth between $35. -$75. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature. The signature would be considered as a flaw in the condition of the card and will lower the value.A collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. The autograph collectors main concern is displaying the signature. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it. A high value card can add some value to the signature.Once a collectible baseball card is signed the value of the card dramatically goes down as a collectible. The card then becomes an Item to display the signature. The bulk of the value relies on the value of the signature of the player that signed the card, and how well the card displays the signature. In a 2007 auction a Reggie Jackson signed 1969 Topps rookie card, PSA/DNA slabbed, and authenticated sold for $143.40. In a recent auction (Dec. 2008) A Reggie Jackson signed and Individually Numbered 1990 Upper Deck Card #9 of 9 PSA/DNA slabbed, and authenticated sold for $102.50
What is a sentence for the word worth?
The baseball card had no worth. "What is your baseball card worth?" he asked.
What do baseball card dealers do with cards when they go out of business?
They go to baseball card heaven.
What is Michael Jordan's first Baseball Card?
his number was 45
Does a card have to be signed to be valuable?
No. Collectible items could add value to the price of a signature such as the cover of a magazine or baseball card but not always. As in the case of a baseball card, generally collectors of baseball cards would rather have a baseball card without the signature, and a collector of signatures will not always pay extra for the "collectible" baseball card. This is why it is not a good idea to have an expensive baseball card signed. You could devalue the price of the card, and get less for it. A cheap inexpensive baseball card that is worth .50 cent for example will be worth more with a noted players signature on it. The collectible baseball card now becomes an item to display the signature, and the bulk of the value will now rely on the value of the signature. An expensive baseball card valued at $200. for example will have the opposite effect, in that the collectible baseball card becomes an item to display the signature. The signature now becomes the collectible item. if the signature is only worth $40. it would bring the price down. It would be considered to a baseball card collector to be defaced and not be valued as a the collectible card in "mint condition." The value now relies on value of the signature and how well the card displays the it. In the example of the $200. baseball card and the $40. signature the baseball card will bring more value to the signature but less than the value of the card un signed. Basically a collectible baseball Card, and an Autograph are two different items. Once the Card is signed it is not a collectible baseball card it is a signed Item. For more information on signed Items and value read my newsletter "How Much Is My Autographed Baseball?" (Link below)
