The Grading and Support System Behind PSA-graded Cards

When you see a card/ticket in a holder displaying the PSA logo, you can be confident that the card/ticket has been properly authenticated and graded by the experts at Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). These are some of the attributes that have made PSA the largest and most respected third-party grading and authentication service in the world:

Accurate Grading - Every trading card and ticket graded by PSA uses the PSA grading scale, which has been accepted and supported industry-wide by professional trading card and ticket dealers, collectors, and leading auction houses since 1991. You too can have your items graded by the hobby's most experienced grading experts. To receive the benefits of PSA grading, please contact PSA or one of our many PSA Authorized Dealers. Our dealers can show you the easiest way to submit your items for grading and also help you buy, sell, or trade your PSA-graded collectibles.

Custom Inserts - PSA's many different custom holders offer a secure, firm fit for all of your cards and tickets. Our protective, inert optical-grade plastic holder protects your items from movement and damage. If you would like to access a list of the cards we grade and encapsulate, check out PSA's List Of Gradable Cards.

Certification Number - This is the your graded item's fingerprint. A unique number is assigned to each card/ticket when it arrives at PSA and stays with it throughout its life. Once your item leaves PSA, it can be verified, sight-unseen, for authenticity using this number.

Specialized Tag - Indicates the card's manufacturer, grade, date, unique bar code and player's name or ticket information. In addition, with this information you can check the PSA census figures for your specific card in the PSA Population Report^SM and the current value of your item in the PSA Price Guide.

Stackable Edge - Helps you keep your collection organized. You can also use PSA Storage Boxes and Other Supplies to keep your trading cards and tickets organized and protected.

Tamper-Evident Seal - This sonically-sealed holder gives you the added assurance that your card/ticket and the PSA grade will remain intact. As long as your card/ticket remains in the PSA holder, it's backed by the PSA Guarantee of Grade and Authenticity.