| name | autograph-card-grading |
| description | Use when evaluating an on-card or sticker auto for grading. Autos have a separate auto-grade plus card-grade with their own sub-grade math.
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Autograph Card Grading
Auto grade is independent of card grade. PSA/DNA, BGS, JSA, Beckett auth the auto. Sticker autos discount 30-50% vs on-card.
On-card vs sticker
- On-card auto: signed directly on the card surface; collector premium
- Sticker auto: signed on a transparent sticker then affixed; ~30-50% discount
Always verify on-card vs sticker from the manufacturer release. Topps Chrome USA Baseball is on-card; Panini Origins is sticker.
Auto grade scales
PSA/DNA: 10 (perfect, no smearing) · 9 (clean, slight pressure variation) · 8 (visible flaw) · 7 (moderate flaw)
BGS: Same 1-10 but with sub-grades on legibility, ink quality
JSA / Beckett Auth: Authentication only, no condition grade
Submission strategy
Submit autos to PSA/DNA for sports + PSA for the card. PSA bundles both — single fee, single slab. BGS and CGC also offer dual-grade. SGC does NOT grade autos.
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Used in Listing tool to recommend the right grader bundle for auto cards.
