PSA vs BGS for 1986 Fleer Cards

mikecra · 08-14-2015, 12:30 PM

I have several Michael Jordan rookie cards and want to get them graded, but I'm not sure if I should use PSA or BGS for them. I also have a complete set and I've seen a couple of sets on e-Bay that are all graded. Would having them graded be worth the money? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Norcalcardz · 08-14-2015, 12:34 PM

I prefer PSA for 1986 fleer. Grading always increases value, even if it's a low grade.

gilly6993 · 08-14-2015, 12:34 PM

Personally I only buy ungraded cards unless I can physically inspect them....ungraded cards always look better on the computer than in real life....as far as companies go you will get opinions either way but for me it is PSA all the way.....

It can be quite costly to grade an entire set and probably only worth it if the cards will grade 8 or better....the Jordan's are a definite grade....

the mesiah · 08-14-2015, 12:41 PM

As of rite now 2 sets of letters for Ur answer: PSA Registry.

Scottish Punk · 08-14-2015, 12:54 PM

The value upgrade is completely related to grade. commons aren't worth it unless they get a 9. Most graded set collectors are looking for 9's or above to fill out the set. The big name rookies have value down to 7 or 8 range. If you are looking to sell, then PSA is the way to go. PSA 86 fleer has jumped in price during the past year.

gilly6993 · 08-14-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottish Punk

The value upgrade is completely related to grade. commons aren't worth it unless they get a 9. Most graded set collectors are looking for 9's or above to fill out the set. The big name rookies have value down to 7 or 8 range. If you are looking to sell, then PSA is the way to go. PSA 86 fleer has jumped in price during the past year.

Common cards can be worth it to grade at an 8 as well.....depending on the availability and what people need to complete a set they can be well worth it....

Scottish Punk · 08-14-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gilly6993

Common cards can be worth it to grade at an 8 as well.....depending on the availability and what people need to complete a set they can be well worth it....

Yeah, you are probably right. With the spike in PSA 9 prices, it brings a lot of collectors into the PSA 8 buy range.

elee712 · 08-14-2015, 01:35 PM

If you can just get a few cards out of the set graded a psa10 it will make it worthwhile

cp3fan · 08-14-2015, 02:07 PM

86 fleer cards graded by PSA are generally worth more.

mikecra · 08-14-2015, 04:02 PM

It looks like PSA is the way to go. Thanks for all of your input!

Michael

celtics86 · 08-14-2015, 04:02 PM

I suggest paying 4SC a reasonable fee to submit your collection to PSA on your behalf and you'll have more gem 10's than you know what to do with.

mikecra · 08-14-2015, 04:11 PM

Who is 4SC?

fullmetal · 08-14-2015, 04:13 PM

In a few years the trend will change. Just a few years ago BGS was the vogue choice.

Hbkhbk · 08-14-2015, 05:54 PM

I don't get the PSA love. Their case is too cheap looking, why would you have a four figure card in a cheap looking case? BGS gold label all the way...

08-14-2015, 12:30 PM	#1
mikecra Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9	PSA vs BGS for 1986 Fleer Cards I have several Michael Jordan rookie cards and want to get them graded, but I'm not sure if I should use PSA or BGS for them. I also have a complete set and I've seen a couple of sets on e-Bay that are all graded. Would having them graded be worth the money? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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gilly6993 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Longmeadow, MA Posts: 157	Personally I only buy ungraded cards unless I can physically inspect them....ungraded cards always look better on the computer than in real life....as far as companies go you will get opinions either way but for me it is PSA all the way..... It can be quite costly to grade an entire set and probably only worth it if the cards will grade 8 or better....the Jordan's are a definite grade.... Last edited by gilly6993; 08-14-2015 at 12:36 PM.

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cp3fan Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,872	86 fleer cards graded by PSA are generally worth more. __________________ My bball card collection--->http://mnault23.imgur.com/ IG: @row0_cards

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Norcalcardz Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,034 Ste30ph Ste30ph	I prefer PSA for 1986 fleer. Grading always increases value, even if it's a low grade.

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the mesiah Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5,825	As of rite now 2 sets of letters for Ur answer: PSA Registry.

08-14-2015, 12:54 PM	#5
Scottish Punk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 10,203 scottishpunk	The value upgrade is completely related to grade. commons aren't worth it unless they get a 9. Most graded set collectors are looking for 9's or above to fill out the set. The big name rookies have value down to 7 or 8 range. If you are looking to sell, then PSA is the way to go. PSA 86 fleer has jumped in price during the past year.

08-14-2015, 01:35 PM	#8
elee712 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,635 elee712	If you can just get a few cards out of the set graded a psa10 it will make it worthwhile

08-14-2015, 04:02 PM	#10
mikecra Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9	It looks like PSA is the way to go. Thanks for all of your input! Michael

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celtics86 Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 185	I suggest paying 4SC a reasonable fee to submit your collection to PSA on your behalf and you'll have more gem 10's than you know what to do with.

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mikecra Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 9	Who is 4SC?

08-14-2015, 04:13 PM	#13
fullmetal Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,249	In a few years the trend will change. Just a few years ago BGS was the vogue choice.

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Hbkhbk Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 382 Bedezine	I don't get the PSA love. Their case is too cheap looking, why would you have a four figure card in a cheap looking case? BGS gold label all the way...