Prizm Rookies----PSA or BGS

Kobe101 · 10-26-2017, 04:22 PM

Hey guys I am not a big fan of grading (I won't get into how I think it's the biggest racket out there lol).... but it appears that PSA 10s sell for more then BGS 9.5s..

Is that correct?

And is there a reason for it ?

I like the way BGS gives you the sub grades but think the cases are big and clunky so I think I may prefer the PSA cases....

What does everyone else think?

In 4 years from now would you rather have a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 of Gianis, KAT, Anthony Davis ect?

Thanks guys
Pat

HP7163 · 10-26-2017, 04:28 PM

EDIT : I see you've been here since 2009 lol..... trolling .. I take everything back

bighunt172 · 10-26-2017, 04:28 PM

i think just having a 10 sounds better

LeonfromNC · 10-26-2017, 04:29 PM

PSA for value
BGS for looks

drobfan8 · 10-26-2017, 04:29 PM

Some people prefer the simple look of the PSA case (and the premium) some prefer the sub grades.

PDA has a registry which has added to it's collectability.

HP7163 · 10-26-2017, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Some people prefer the simple look of the PSA case (and the premium) some prefer the sub grades.

PDA has a registry which has added to it's collectability.

Whats crazy to me is I currently have 2 BGS cases (which I like the thickness compared to PSA) that the labels trickled through and are hanging down in the card area

Both Marcus Mariota that I have prob lost 200 on that I was going to sell when returned from USPS and I felt like the turn around time was a catch 22

Am I wrong here ? Never had issues with PSA labels

jifengjeff · 10-26-2017, 05:22 PM

I think it depends on the subs of BGS right？

yiguiri2002 · 10-26-2017, 05:32 PM

I'm by not an expert by any means but it depends. PSA 10 sells better than BGS 9.5 but BGS 10 sells for more, right?

If you see something on your card that is noticeable enough to prevent it from a 10 but it's not major, might want to try BGS since you still have a shot at a 9.5.

If you feel like the card is perfect (take the time to make sure), you might want to give BGS a shot just for an opportunity at a 10.

At the end, it depends on each person. Just my two cents.

mrchipz · 10-26-2017, 05:55 PM

at the end of the day its all personal opinion.
i like bgs alot more cause of the sub grades and the cases are much thicker and offer better protection all around.
im not a fan of psa and i will pay more for a bgs 9.5 over a psa 10 if its a rare card

AlabamaSlamma · 10-26-2017, 06:07 PM

General hierarchy:

BGS 10
PSA 10
BGS 9.5
PSA 9
BGS 9

patchgenie · 10-26-2017, 06:10 PM

i like the look of psa for prizm

COMCMax · 10-26-2017, 06:14 PM

PSA for value/turnaround and BGS non-guarantee is crap lately. I still personally like BGS slabs better ,but if you're in the it for the flip PSA is the way to go these days.

bkcardcollector · 10-27-2017, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP7163

Whats crazy to me is I currently have 2 BGS cases (which I like the thickness compared to PSA) that the labels trickled through and are hanging down in the card area

Both Marcus Mariota that I have prob lost 200 on that I was going to sell when returned from USPS and I felt like the turn around time was a catch 22

Am I wrong here ? Never had issues with PSA labels

Ya, they still havent figured it out. Still get them all the time. It boggles my mind that after so many years and so many cards they still havent managed to fix it. It is their job!

In general too, I go to a restaurant, they do it as a profession and 50% or more of the time, I could cook the meal better than they do. Happens all the time in all things... rant over.

ballahollic2 · 10-27-2017, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

General hierarchy:

BGS 10
PSA 10
BGS 9.5
PSA 9
BGS 9

Yep, that looks right. Most prism's are easier to get a BGS 10 on than other sets I have noticed.

If the card looks perfect I would take a shot at BGS. Most other scenarios I am using PSA.

indyguy · 10-27-2017, 01:22 PM

I used to think PSA labels looked generic with the red label, but I actually prefer it now.

I'd rather have a PSA 10 over a BGS 9.5.

Starman101 · 10-27-2017, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlabamaSlamma

General hierarchy:

BGS 10
PSA 10
BGS 9.5
PSA 9
BGS 9

Yep agree with this as well

With that being said I think the best cards value-wise are usually in the BGS 9.5 to PSA 9 range

Starman101 · 10-27-2017, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indyguy

I used to think PSA labels looked generic with the red label, but I actually prefer it now.

I'd rather have a PSA 10 over a BGS 9.5.

Also agree on this as well

6celtics33 · 10-27-2017, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

Ya, they still havent figured it out. Still get them all the time. It boggles my mind that after so many years and so many cards they still havent managed to fix it. It is their job!

In general too, I go to a restaurant, they do it as a profession and 50% or more of the time, I could cook the meal better than they do. Happens all the time in all things... rant over.

I agree here but also like the security of bgs holders where I don’t have to guess if the case has been opened and re sealed with a different card of lesser quality or if the card, slab, and label are all fake. I wish after all these years psa would’ve figured that one out. I guess the supporters will say now they have but my response would be we will see.

Kobe101 · 10-27-2017, 09:33 PM

I am getting some of both but the psa 10s are def more expensive!

Pennyoka · 10-28-2017, 04:18 AM

IMO the standard (and what holds value best) is PSA, particularly for key RCs.

RogerGodahell · 10-28-2017, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP7163

Whats crazy to me is I currently have 2 BGS cases (which I like the thickness compared to PSA) that the labels trickled through and are hanging down in the card area

Both Marcus Mariota that I have prob lost 200 on that I was going to sell when returned from USPS and I felt like the turn around time was a catch 22

Am I wrong here ? Never had issues with PSA labels

I have a few PSA labels that are wavy. It looks like they were printed on a very thin piece of paper. Very cheap looking that's my only complaint. I've seen the BGS labels that are crooked as well.

AbraCalabro · 10-28-2017, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

I have a few PSA labels that are wavy. It looks like they were printed on a very thin piece of paper. Very cheap looking that's my only complaint. I've seen the BGS labels that are crooked as well.

I love your user name.

Yaz1966 · 10-28-2017, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

I have a few PSA labels that are wavy. It looks like they were printed on a very thin piece of paper. Very cheap looking that's my only complaint. I've seen the BGS labels that are crooked as well.

I had a few like that, and I sent them into PSA to be re slabbed. $7 each, seemed worth it

10-26-2017, 04:22 PM	#1
Kobe101 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410	Prizm Rookies----PSA or BGS Hey guys I am not a big fan of grading (I won't get into how I think it's the biggest racket out there lol).... but it appears that PSA 10s sell for more then BGS 9.5s.. Is that correct? And is there a reason for it ? I like the way BGS gives you the sub grades but think the cases are big and clunky so I think I may prefer the PSA cases.... What does everyone else think? In 4 years from now would you rather have a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5 of Gianis, KAT, Anthony Davis ect? Thanks guys Pat

10-26-2017, 04:28 PM	#2
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yiguiri2002 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 12,742 afigueroaquevedo2002 yiguiri2002	I'm by not an expert by any means but it depends. PSA 10 sells better than BGS 9.5 but BGS 10 sells for more, right? If you see something on your card that is noticeable enough to prevent it from a 10 but it's not major, might want to try BGS since you still have a shot at a 9.5. If you feel like the card is perfect (take the time to make sure), you might want to give BGS a shot just for an opportunity at a 10. At the end, it depends on each person. Just my two cents. __________________ Basketball Sets: Threads Century Greats Jerseys - Innovation Stat Line Jerseys Soccer Sets: 2018 World Cup Prizm Peru Parallels - 2015 Select Soccer Peru Parallels Players: Red Bulls Parallels, 17-18 Thibs Prizms, Soccer Legends Autos

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bighunt172 Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2,701	i think just having a 10 sounds better

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LeonfromNC Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 15,219	PSA for value BGS for looks

10-26-2017, 05:55 PM	#9
mrchipz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,809	at the end of the day its all personal opinion. i like bgs alot more cause of the sub grades and the cases are much thicker and offer better protection all around. im not a fan of psa and i will pay more for a bgs 9.5 over a psa 10 if its a rare card

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AlabamaSlamma Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 7,326	General hierarchy: BGS 10 PSA 10 BGS 9.5 PSA 9 BGS 9 __________________ "You stand out as crazy on the internet. Do you know how hard that is?" https://610sportscards.smugmug.com/The-Collection IG: @610sportscards

10-26-2017, 06:10 PM	#11
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,079 americansportscards	i like the look of psa for prizm

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COMCMax Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 8,912 Maximoose	PSA for value/turnaround and BGS non-guarantee is crap lately. I still personally like BGS slabs better ,but if you're in the it for the flip PSA is the way to go these days.

10-27-2017, 01:22 PM	#15
indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	I used to think PSA labels looked generic with the red label, but I actually prefer it now. I'd rather have a PSA 10 over a BGS 9.5.

10-27-2017, 09:33 PM	#19
Kobe101 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410	I am getting some of both but the psa 10s are def more expensive!

10-28-2017, 04:18 AM	#20
Pennyoka Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 61	IMO the standard (and what holds value best) is PSA, particularly for key RCs.