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Grading

PSA is the largest and most respected third-party authentication and grading company in the world for unopened packs. From first-edition Pokemon and other TCG packs to vintage baseball wax, PSA authenticates and grades a huge assortment of sealed trading card products.

Authentication is the process of verifying the originality or genuineness of an unopened pack, including an examination of the integrity of the seal. Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a pack using PSA's 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a pack has been deemed authentic to its original form and with its original seal intact.

Learn more about our research, authentication and grading process, insightful content and collecting resources below.

Pricing

Unopened Pack authentication and grading service levels are based on the pack's maximum insured value. If you have a pack with a declared value above $2,500, select one of the Premium options.

Value
$29.99 /Pack
  • Max Insured Value: $500
  • Estimated Turnaround Time: 125 Business Days*
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Economy
$49.99 /Pack
  • Max Insured Value: $1,000
  • Estimated Turnaround Time: 85 Business Days*
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Express
$149.00 /Pack
  • Max Insured Value: $2,500
  • Estimated Turnaround Time: 45 Business Days*
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Note: When submitting pack orders, please keep TCG and non-TCG items separate. Mixed orders may result in a delay and/or additional shipping fees.

Benefits of Unopened Pack Grading

Established Standards

PSA's established and universal grading scale is the gold standard among unopened pack collectors. Due to the inherent nuances in packaging, our grading standard is uniquely applied when assessing the condition of wax packs compared to modern foil or plastic packs.

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Unopened Packs PSA Price Guide

PSA has established a PSA-graded pack price guide that has enhanced stability in the marketplace for both collectors and dealers alike.

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Security

PSA encapsulates every authentic unopened pack in a tamper-evident, sonically sealed case. These attractive, hard plastic cases provide protection from pressure and most damage.

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Set Registry

Just like for cards, PSA has a Set Registry for unopened pack collectors and, just like with cards, the possibilities are virtually endless in terms of creating interesting pack sets.

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Value

PSA can help you get the most for your packs. Unopened packs authenticated and graded by PSA achieve amazing prices at auction.

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Population Report

PSA offers an online record of all PSA-certified unopened packs in today’s marketplace.

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What kinds of packs does PSA grade?

PSA authenticates:

  • Wax
  • Cello
  • Plastic Foil Packs

We do not authenticate:

  • Rack Packs

Important Note: For certain types of packs, the top and/or bottom card that shows through the wrapper is often noted on the PSA label – if, and only if, the card(s) can be verified with certainty. However, for packs where the card contents are not clearly visible, such as foil packs, only the outside features of the pack wrapper itself are identified and noted on the label. The label identification of the pack wrapper does not guarantee that card contents within such packs are as described by the manufacturer of the pack.

Pack Authentication & Grading Process

Step 1

Research

Our dedicated team of research specialists identify the pack, including unique variants such as error packs or the item’s origin of distribution. These unique attributes will be recognized on the PSA LightHouse™ label.

Step 2

Authentication

A dedicated team of sealed product authenticators at PSA carefully reviews your packs for authenticity and inspects the integrity of the seal, looking for evidence of resealing or alterations.

Step 3

Grading

If your packs pass authentication, PSA grades the condition on a scale of 1-10. Wear to corners and edges, or staining of the wrapper, will contribute to the grade.

Step 4

Encapsulation

PSA encapsulates each authentic pack in its own extra thick, sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The label displays pertinent information and a unique certification number.

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