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The final tally was only 31 points, but you could argue that was the worst game of the Kevin Steele era. The Aggies piled up 509 total yards, averaged 7.3 yards a play and converted 7 of 11 third. Of the many grading options available, PSA, BGS, and SGC are three of the best and most reputable, but which is better, and what are the differences between the three? The modern card market is dominated by marvels like online auctions and virtual collections, but the process of getting an item graded is the same as ever. The college later re-defined their grading system, adding the letter F for a failing grade (still below 75%). This system of using a letter grading scale became increasingly popular within colleges and high schools, eventually leading to the letter grading systems typically used today. Personally, I would have never sent this card to PSA for grading. Yes, the card is old and yes, Mickey Mantle is a legend. But, because of the rounded corners, the numerous creases and wrinkles, and the additional surface damage, there would be no way this card would grade anything higher than PSA 1. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company in the world. Since its inception in 1991, PSA has certified over 40 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars.

Established at the National Sports Collectors Convention in 2002, Pristine Grading International (PGI) has been serving the collecting community for over seventeen years. With some of the best returns on investment for dealers in online listings and in retail stores, PGI has carved a significant niche in the grading industry.

How? A standard of excellence and pragmatism that creates an opportunity to once again grade cards that do not fall into the elite, premium category. The majority of popular trading cards are not economically viable to grade at the major grading houses. With grading fees ever rising for these graders, normally only Gem 9.5’s and 10’s create a positive valuation for modern card resale. As such, even the most popular rookie cards from Topps, Panini, Leaf, Upper Deck, SAGE and Sports Illustrated for Kids and more are often sold ungraded in the secondary market.

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PGI recognized a need for leadership in the lower-priced card market, providing an economic model that allowed for these cards to once again be graded and resold. Factor in PGI’s expertise in certain niches often underserved by major graders such as magazine cards and foreign printed issues and a popular brand has endured.