What a grade can tell you
A professional grade records an assessment under the grader’s published standards. Read those standards in full rather than assuming that a number describes every feature of a card. A grade is also different from the pleasure a card brings to your collection.
Begin with what you can observe
Identify the exact card, take clear photographs and write down any visible wear. Separate observations from predictions. A home inspection can help organise your questions, but it cannot promise the grade a professional will assign.
Find the current service at its source
Use PSA’s official submission centre for its current service choices and instructions. This journal does not accept cards, sell grading services or act as a submission intermediary.
Historical service context
PSA announced the end of its relationship with Ludkins in November 2022. Older references to an authorised dealer do not describe this independent publication. Readers with an unresolved historical order should consult PSA’s customer communications.
