Grading
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What is Ticket Authentication and Grading?
PSA is the largest and most respected third-party authentication and grading company in the world for tickets and memorabilia.
Authentication is the process of verifying the originality or genuineness of a ticket. Grading is assessing the quality and condition of a ticket using PSA’s 10-point grading scale. Grading can only take place after a ticket has been deemed authentic.
From milestone sporting events to historic concerts and more, PSA authenticates and grades tickets throughout the hobby. Learn more about our grading process, insightful content and collecting resources below.
What kinds of tickets does PSA grade?
PSA authenticates and grades full and stub tickets from all event types. Here are just a few of the more popular ticket types that collectors submit to PSA:
We will grade entertainment tickets on a case-by-case basis. Please fill out a ‘Research Request’ in the Customer Request Center to see if your ticket is eligible.
PSA will begin authenticating and grading tickets from Ticketmaster, TicketTron, Tickets.com and other select 3rd party ticket providers for sporting events. Special designations may be added to labels to distinguish 3rd party ticket providers. PSA will not be processing any print-at-home tickets.
Due to the printing process and type of paper stock used on some tickets, fading of the ink may occur, which could affect the grade if re-submitted under one of our review or reholder services. As a reminder, tickets are not covered by the PSA Financial Guaranty of Grade & Authenticity, nor is PSA responsible for any type of fading that may occur once a ticket is encapsulated in a PSA holder.
The Ticket Authentication & Grading Process
Step 1
Authentication
A series of PSA graders review your tickets for authenticity. If genuine, PSA looks for evidence of doctoring, such as re-coloring or trimming.
Step 2
Grading
If your tickets pass authentication, PSA grades the condition of each ticket on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best. PSA labels tickets as "Authentic" when requested and when no grade is possible due to excessive wear.
Step 3
Encapsulation
After grading, PSA encapsulates each ticket in its own sonically sealed, tamper-evident case. The PSA LightHouse™ label within the case displays the ticket's pertinent information and unique certification number.
Ticket Grading Resources
Grading Standards
PSA grading is the widely accepted standard in the ticket industry. Using PSA’s 10-point grading scale, our graders examine each ticket before applying its grade. Learn more about PSA’s grading scale, starting from PSA Poor to Fair all the way to PSA Gem Mint 10.
What to do after your ticket has been graded?
1. Organize & Track Your Collection.
Organize and keep inventory of your ticket collection using the PSA Set Registry. You can even build sets and compete with other collectors. It’s the ultimate collecting tool and it’s free!
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2. Find out what your PSA-graded tickets are worth.
Learn more about three great resources PSA offers to help you determine the value of your tickets. Whether you’re looking to find the value of a Super Bowl, World Series or All-Star game ticket, PSA has the answer.
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