Pop Report

The Pop Report (Population Report) is PSA's publicly available database that shows how many copies of each card have been submitted for grading and what grades they received. It's a critical tool for understanding scarcity and value.

Low population counts drive premium pricing. If PSA's pop report shows only 5 copies of a specific card have been graded PSA 10, that card will command a much higher price than one where 500 copies have achieved the same grade.

Collectors and investors regularly check pop reports before making purchases. A card with a low pop count offers more exclusivity, while a high pop count suggests the card is more common in that grade.

Beckett also maintains population data for BGS-graded cards, though it's generally less referenced than PSA's pop report. The PSA pop report can be accessed for free at psacard.com.

Be aware that pop reports can change over time. As more copies are submitted for grading, pop counts increase, which can gradually reduce the premium for a specific grade. This is sometimes called "pop increase risk."

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