In cards, slabbed means inside of a slab, which is the container a card is encased in by different card grading companies. Each grading company has their own slab style, with the PSA slab a relatively slimmer and lightweight encasing while BGS offers a bulkier option. So, a slabbed card is usually a graded card.
What does slabbed rookie card mean?
The slab is the plastic itself. Both graded and not graded cards are slabbed - but the grade at the top makes the card worth more while the slab on an ungraded card is just protection.
Are non graded cards worth anything?
Truth is, the answer isn't usually the one that most want to hear. Much to the surprise of novice collectors, getting cards graded does not always increase their value. In fact, most cards, once graded, will return less than if they were sold raw.
What are ungraded cards?
Most collectors have their own preference for ungraded (“raw”) or graded cards when it comes to their own personal collection, but might be new to the process of sending cards off for grading themselves.
What does a repack card mean?
The secondary company buys cards or packs directly from the manufacture or retail stores, then repackages the cards and resells them under this new package. This is called repackaging and my fans on Twitter have asked for my opinion on the matter.Mar 2, 2015
How do you tell if a rookie card is a reprint?
Sometimes, but not always, a reprint has some text such as 'reprint' printed on the card to help distinguish it from the authentic card. Reprint cards are sometimes re-created as an entire set, as we have seen with several T206 set reproductions.
What is a graded rookie card?
The Grading Scales Cards are graded based on these factors: Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface. Anything above a 9 is worth book value or greater, as BGS 9 (known as a "Mint 9") is the condition expected of the card out of the pack. A grade of 9.5 is Gem-Mint, which is a card that is nearly flawless.
How much does it cost to slab a baseball card?
PSA grading costs range anywhere from $20 per card all the way up to $10,000 per card, depending on the value of the card, the age of the card, how many cards you're submitting at one time, how fast you want the turnaround to be, and other factors. Below is a complete rundown of the PSA grading cost levels.
Is it worth getting cards graded?
The Answer. You should ONLY get your cards graded IF it will increase the value or make the sale of the card(s) easier. Grading cards costs money. Money that sometimes isn't returned because the grades assigned to the cards do not improve their value.
What is the cheapest way to grade cards?
GMA is the cheapest grading company. At present they offer $3.50 per card prices, while the big guys, PSA and Beckett, want $35 (or $20 if you send a lot of cards or don't care how long it takes to get them back).
How much does it cost to get a card graded by BGS?
Beckett Grading Services Pricing The BGS Standard service carries $30 with no sub-grades and $50 with sub-grades. For their Economy service with no sub-grades, a card commands $20/card and $35/card with sub-grades. Express services cost $100/card with no sub-grades and $150/card with sub-grades.
How much does it cost to grade a baseball card?
The real cost to have a card graded is usually $14 to $17 per card when you consider the overpriced shipping and insurance charges. As the value of the card goes up, so do the charges.
Is it worth it to get a card graded?
The Answer. You should ONLY get your cards graded IF it will increase the value or make the sale of the card(s) easier. You should NOT get your card graded just because you THINK it will improve the value. Money that sometimes isn't returned because the grades assigned to the cards do not improve their value.