Pop Report Lookup

How to read the PSA pop report, BGS pop report, SGC pop report, and CGC pop report — cross-referenced population counts for any graded card.

What is a Population Report?

A population report (or "pop report") shows how many cards of a specific type have been graded at each grade level by a grading company. Checking the PSA pop report, BGS pop report, SGC pop report, and CGC pop report together is crucial for understanding:

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Rarity

How many PSA 10s exist for your card

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Value Impact

Lower pop = higher potential value

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Grade Difficulty

See how hard it is to get a PSA 10

Example: 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57

Company Top Grade Pop at Top Grade Total Graded Gem Rate
PSA PSA 10 ~320 ~24,500 ~1.3%
BGS BGS 9.5 ~320 ~5,200 ~6%
SGC SGC 10 ~90 ~1,800 ~5%
CGC CGC 10 ~25 ~420 ~6%
💡 Insight: Low PSA 10 population means strong rarity premium. Compare counts across PSA, BGS, and SGC to see where the card is most likely to gem.

Pop Report Strategies

✅ When Low Pop is Good

  • Your card grades PSA 10 on a low-pop card
  • Vintage cards with few high-grade examples
  • Rookie cards of players gaining popularity
  • Limited print run parallels

⚠️ Pop Report Cautions

  • High PSA 10 pop dilutes premium value
  • New releases have growing populations
  • Crossover submissions inflate numbers
  • Pop doesn't account for raw cards in market

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