PSA Graded Cards: We Buy, Sell & Lend
Got PSA-graded cards? We buy them, sell them, and offer pawn loans against them.
Bring your slabs to our Davie store, or send us photos and the cert numbers. We'll tell you what they're worth and what your options are.
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What is a PSA-graded card?
PSA stands for Professional Sports Authenticator. It is one of the major companies that authenticates and grades collectible trading cards.
When you submit a card, PSA does three things. It confirms the card is genuine. It gives it a condition grade, usually from 1 to 10. Then it seals it in a protective plastic holder, called a slab, with a label showing the grade and a certification number.
A PSA 10 is "Gem Mint 10," the highest standard grade. A PSA 10 Pokémon card is one that met that standard at grading time.
What we buy, sell and lend on
We work with graded cards from both major collecting categories:
- Pokémon cards: vintage and modern, including 1st Edition and other sought-after sets
- Sports cards: baseball, basketball, football, and other sports
- Other graded collectibles: ask us if you have something unusual
We buy PSA slabs outright, sell graded cards from our inventory, and make pawn loans on them. You choose which one fits.
How PSA grades affect value
The same card can be worth very different amounts depending on the grade. A higher grade is usually worth more, and the gap between a 9 and a 10 can be large on popular cards.
Here is the PSA scale in short:
| Grade | Name |
|---|---|
| PSA 10 | Gem Mint |
| PSA 9 | Mint |
| PSA 8 | Near Mint-Mint |
| PSA 7 | Near Mint |
| PSA 6 | Excellent-Mint |
| PSA 5 | Excellent |
| PSA 4 | Very Good-Excellent |
| PSA 3 | Very Good |
| PSA 2 | Good |
| PSA 1 | Poor |
Grade is only one part of the picture. We also look at:
The card itself
The player or character, the set, the year and the edition
Population
How many copies PSA has graded at that grade. Fewer copies can mean more value.
Recent sales
What similar cards in the same grade have actually sold for
Demand
Collector interest changes with the market, new releases and player performance
Selling your PSA cards
- 01
Show us the cards
Bring them in, or send clear photos of the front, back and label.
- 02
Share the cert numbers
Each slab has a certification number we can check against PSA's records.
- 03
We look at the market
We check the grade and recent sales.
- 04
You get an offer
No pressure to accept.
Borrowing against PSA cards
If you'd rather keep your cards, a pawn loan lets you borrow against them. The card stays yours. When you repay the loan under the agreed terms, you get it back.
This works well for collectors who need cash for a while but don't want to sell into a low market. Loan amount and terms depend on the card and are explained at the counter.
Read more on our Sports Card & Pokémon Card Loans page.
Buying graded cards
We also sell graded cards. Browse what's in stock on our Sports Cards and Pokémon Cards pages, or ask us if you're looking for something specific.
Ungraded cards and other graders
Not everything is PSA. We also look at raw (ungraded) cards, and cards graded by other companies. If you're not sure whether a raw card is worth grading, we can give you an honest opinion.
Tips for cards you plan to sell or borrow against
- Leave cards in their slab. Don't open it. An opened slab loses its grade.
- Handle by the edges. Fingerprints and scratches on the case can matter.
- Keep any paperwork, including PSA submission receipts.
- Take a photo of the label. It makes it easy to look up the cert number.
Why Balili's
We know cards
We handle Pokémon and sports cards regularly.
Three options in one place
Sell, borrow or buy.
A real local store
4343 S State Rd 7, Ste 104, Davie, FL 33314.
We speak your language
We speak English, Spanish, Hebrew and Arabic.
Frequently Asked
PSA 10 is "Gem Mint," the highest standard grade PSA gives. It means the card met PSA's top condition standard when it was graded.
Come See Us In Person
Visit Balili Jewelry & Pawn at 4343 S State Rd 7, Ste 104, Davie, FL 33314. We serve customers across South Florida.