I think that is a fair number considering how overall less data there is on cgc vs psa. I however think there is an upward bias potential with cgc as they have more “definition” in the 9-10 range allowing customers to feel more confident in buying their grades. Whereas a psa 10 can be anywhere from a 8-10 depending on the whims of the grader since they started grading cards, we have a more refined cgc 10 system that gives a buyer a better sense of ease for the gem mint 10. So you get demand from both normal timmys and bobs looking only for a 10 (no nitpicking or regrading on their mind) as well as the novices who know enough about psa to not risk buying an 8 in 10 clothing or may want a “true 10” with high confidence for ease of investment purposes.
Then again, psa 10 may have a slight premium on their 10s simply due to how archaic their grading is. Presumably, there are some bgs 10/blacks mixed in with those 8s. It’s too messy to really know what the “psa 10 average” should really be, especially assuming not all the strong psa 10s haven’t already been picked through and hoarded by some of the more eagle eyed investors on here and elseware.
As long as cgc can equate a cgc pristine 10 to a bgs 10, I don’t think anyone will have an issue. Cgc 10 = psa 10 = bgs 9.5ish (bgs getting that “not 10” problem).
cgc 10 pristine = bgs 10 at the top for 99% of investors
Per 10 cgc = black 10 bgs for the degen nerds who care about mythical perfection
Cgc has consistently had an issue where their 9.5s were valued below PSA 10 and their Premium grades were valued below BGS. I think that’s the primary motivation behind this change.
I don’t know if this will change the dynamic enough though. A CGC Gem Mint is not the “highest grade” where a PSA 10 is. A CGC Pristine 10 will not be as highly coveted as a black label either. Overall I think the change will benefit CGC but I think the same pricing dynamics are fundamental to trying to be both PSA and BGS at the same time
I’m going to try an experiment. I’m taking one of my cleanest psa 9s and seeing if I can get the cgc 9.5 before the switch. If it comes back as a cgc 9 I will have lost money and yes I’ll be mad about it lol
Centering is great. back has zero whitening. The flaws are pictured. 3 tiny print lines on Charizard’s wing and a tiny dirt spot on back (I’m not entirely sure if on card). Holo has no scratches otherwise. Pics are zoomed in pretty far through loupe. Let’s play the game
Yes that one is free. There’s 2 that have gone 100 percent the other way. I’m surprised it’s as close as it is. The mean was only 3-4 percent less than a psa 10 when I added up.
I also learned just recently that USPS is slow as hell right now due to the “International Suspension of Delivery Guaranteed Timeframes from USPS”, at least that’s what i was told. My package is just being moved from facility to another, extremely frustrating.
