grading help

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Posted By: Peter

I personally would not grade any cards later than 1970 unless it is a superstar rookie card that is going to obtain a minimum of PSA 8. If you are looking past 1980, I would not grade any unless I thought they would obtain a minimum of PSA 9. From the 50's and 60's I would not bother unless a superstar card would obtain a minimum of PSA 7. There are of course a few exceptions. Any 52 topps high number card (311-407) getting PSA 3 or better or any 52 topps low number (1-80) card getting PSA 6 or better would be worth it. These are just rough guidelines - Pick up a Beckett graded card investor or PSA SMR guide and have a look - if a graded card is not in the guide, then do not bother. Check out the graded prices. It is going to cost you $15-20 USD (including shipping and insurance) to grade with PSA (unless you give them a large order). The card better be worth at least $50 to make it worth while.