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Enter a PSA number to open its official record and compare the listed card, grade, and available population information with the slab in hand. A record match is helpful, but it does not by itself authenticate a physical slab.
Open PSA's official record — card, grade, population & available history.
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Select any labeled region on the PSA slab diagram to see what to compare. A visual observation is a reason to investigate, not a definitive authentication result.
Tap any grade to see the full description
PSA's public record can help you compare a certification number, stated grade, card description, qualifiers, and available population information with the slab and listing in front of you. It is an important step, but it is not a substitute for professional authentication or a seller's return protections.
If any detail conflicts, pause the purchase, re-enter the number, request clearer photos, and contact PSA or the seller. Do not use a cert lookup as a price appraisal: sales vary by the exact card, grade, scarcity, eye appeal, timing, and demand.
Before submitting a raw card, check the current fee, estimated turnaround, and service eligibility directly with PSA trading card grading services (last reviewed August 5, 2026).
Compare these details with PSA's official record and clear seller photos.
Compare the slab against PSA’s current official references and the seller’s photos. A visual difference is a reason to investigate, not proof on its own.
Compare all label fields with PSA’s official record and clear photos. Pause the purchase if the details conflict.
Inspect the slab closely and ask for more photos or an in-person review when the case looks altered or poorly sealed.
Recheck every digit and try PSA’s official service again. A missing record is a reason to pause and investigate, but a lookup failure alone is not a final authenticity determination.
Do not treat a mismatch as resolved. Recheck the number, compare the card and label carefully, and contact PSA or the seller before purchasing.
Compare the label with current official PSA references. Lighting and photos can mislead, so use the official record and other checks together.
Look on the PSA label. It’s typically 8–10 digits, printed in the upper area of the label and encoded in the barcode.
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Match the player name, year, set, card number, and any variations against the physical card in hand.
Confirm the grade shown online matches the grade printed on the PSA label. Look for qualifiers like OC or MC.
Check the hologram, label font, case fit, and barcode. Use the slab cross-check checklist above to organize your review.
The same card graded by different companies often gets different numbers. Use this table to translate a PSA grade into its rough equivalent across PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC, and TAG.
| PSA | BGS | CGC | SGC | TAG (1000-pt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | BGS 9.5–10 (Pristine needs 50/50) | CGC 9.5–10 Pristine | SGC 10 Pristine | 950–1000 |
| PSA 9 | BGS 9 / 9.5 | CGC 9 / 9.5 | SGC 9 / 9.5 | 875–949 |
| PSA 8 | BGS 8 / 8.5 | CGC 8.5 | SGC 8.5 | 800–874 |
| PSA 7 | BGS 7 / 7.5 | CGC 7.5 | SGC 8 | 700–799 |
| PSA 6 | BGS 6 / 6.5 | CGC 7 | SGC 7 | 600–699 |
| PSA 5 | BGS 5 / 5.5 | CGC 6 | SGC 6 | 500–599 |
Equivalences are approximate — different companies weight centering, corners, edges, and surface differently. For a card-specific estimate, upload a photo to CardGrade's AI grader and get predicted grades for all four major companies in one shot.
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