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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.
Official Population Report Links
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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