Should I buy pokemon cards in PSA 9 or 10?

Jake is one of the top Pokemon card collectors in the world. In this video, Raffi asks about:
- What is the actual difference in condition between a PSA 9 and a PSA 10 card?
- What is the typical price difference between them?
- What types of people are willing to pay for a 10?
- Is the Pokemon card market efficient? How much is driven by hype?

Пікірлер: 22

  • @pokenomics
    @pokenomics4 жыл бұрын

    Our third video, all about PSA grading and the practical difference between 9s and 10s. What do you think? How much of a premium would you pay for a PSA 10?

  • @ga1actic_muffin

    @ga1actic_muffin

    4 жыл бұрын

    hey guys! thanks for this video! i have 3 cards that i consider somewhat trophy cards. they technically hit the criteria, would you say they are trophy cards? PSA10 Meli Pikachu Art Academy Contest Winner BGS10 Lilly Extra Battle Day Winner BGS10 Acerola Extra Battle Day Winner some people don't consider these cards trophy cards but then i get confused about what the criteria is for a trophy card

  • @pokenomics

    @pokenomics

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ga1actic_muffin I personally would define any card that is given to someone for winning or competing in either a players tournament or an art contest a trophy card. However different high end collectors might have different more specific criteria

  • @ga1actic_muffin

    @ga1actic_muffin

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@pokenomics thanks for your response! I have always wanted to own a trophy card, I'm glad I can atleast consider 3 of my cards that :D

  • @halfghosthalfling323
    @halfghosthalfling3234 жыл бұрын

    Just found this channel, I love the thoughtful tone and topic engagement. I hope there is a lot more to come!

  • @BlitzForay
    @BlitzForay4 жыл бұрын

    Psa 9's for unimportant holo's I enjoy and Psa 10 whenever I can on the higher end sought after cards.

  • @vedu8519
    @vedu85194 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy all of your guy's videos. Keep up the great work and good content.

  • @blakekate9793
    @blakekate97934 жыл бұрын

    How about PSA 7 and 8s? It appears they have also been increasing in value as people are priced out of 9s and 10s. Would love to hear a video on lower graded Holos.

  • @zacharylewis417
    @zacharylewis4174 жыл бұрын

    If I can snag a 10 for cheap sure, but for me 9's can't be differentiated by the naked eye. I just don't believe that a 10 deserves the 3-5x price premium that comes with it lol.

  • @TheMrjoehughes
    @TheMrjoehughes2 жыл бұрын

    For those who can’t afford 10’s it’s a depressing situation, owning anything below feels like a put down

  • @shreddybrek
    @shreddybrek4 жыл бұрын

    Insightful video - im a long time collector but only have 1 psa card!

  • @pokenomics

    @pokenomics

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember when I bought my first psa card like it was yesterday! It was so exciting:)

  • @watchtower1274
    @watchtower12743 жыл бұрын

    Psa 9s IMO are great buys value wise. Gem mint 10s are wayyy to expensive . Ive sent 50 cards pack fresh pulls and I got around 7 cards graded at GM10

  • @nostalgialad9467
    @nostalgialad94672 жыл бұрын

    Had to come back to this video, really struggling to accept i should go for 9s over 10s.10s can be silly money within my means. And in my eyes you can't really notice the difference in a slab or on display if it's a 9 over a ten. It really is a mental game 😅 I want to keep the cards I collect so i don't mind paying more but I'm not made of money 😅

  • @steven9496

    @steven9496

    6 ай бұрын

    Im in the same boat. Im leaning toward 9 is still really good and way less money. I think for my personal collection 9 is a great value because I know I still own a very mint card.

  • @Eagles7scout
    @Eagles7scout3 жыл бұрын

    You really do have a bunch of great videos on topics in collecting. Personally, I don't value a 10 from a collecting perspective.

  • @mAcroFaze
    @mAcroFaze4 жыл бұрын

    Kids: Gambling their money in the hopes of a rare card. Adults: Gambling their money in the hopes of a rare card that's perfectly centred, has no scratches and no whitening on the sides. And that's AFTER the way it's been printed in the factory XD

  • @RDMfitness
    @RDMfitness4 жыл бұрын

    Psa 10 👍🏻

  • @rstory2319
    @rstory23192 жыл бұрын

    I rather have a card no one or people barely have then have a psa 10.

  • @Blitzz
    @Blitzz4 жыл бұрын

    imo don't forget opinion! 9's are a cash cow in reality because of how many get cracked and sent back and eventually we will see how many there truly are over time, sealed product is an easy investment like you can't actually lose money

  • @DevilsAdvocate39
    @DevilsAdvocate394 жыл бұрын

    I’d gladly take that finalist 2008 card man! Lol

  • @rstory2319
    @rstory23192 жыл бұрын

    I rather have a card no one or people barely have then have a psa 10.