Price Confidence Score
How reliable is that card price? Search any card and get a confidence score analyzing sales volume, price stability, population data, market liquidity, data recency, and source diversity.
How Price Confidence Works
How many copies sold recently
How consistent recent prices are
Whether graded population is documented
How easy to buy/sell at fair price
How recent the pricing data is
Number of platforms with pricing data
We analyze 6 factors to score how confident you can be in a card's listed price. Higher scores mean more reliable pricing data.
Understanding the Scale
A+
85-100
Price is rock solid
A/B+
65-84
Reliable estimate
B/C+
45-64
Verify before buying
C/D
0-44
Get multiple opinions
Price confidence scores are estimates based on market data characteristics. They indicate data quality, not whether a price is "good" or "bad." Always verify prices with multiple sources before making significant purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the price confidence score mean?
The score (0-100) tells you how reliable a card's listed price is based on available market data. A score of 85+ means the price is backed by strong, recent, multi-source data. A score below 45 means the price is based on limited data and you should verify independently before buying or selling.
Why do some cards have low confidence scores?
Low scores typically mean: few recent sales (low volume), high price variation between sales (volatility), limited grading data (unknown population), or pricing from only one platform. Vintage cards, rare parallels, and niche players often have lower confidence because they trade infrequently.
How is this different from a price guide?
A price guide tells you WHAT a card might be worth. The confidence score tells you HOW RELIABLE that estimate is. A card priced at $500 with a 90 confidence score is much more reliable than one priced at $500 with a 35 confidence score. Always pair price with confidence.
Does a low confidence score mean the price is wrong?
Not necessarily. A low score means there is insufficient data to be confident either way. The actual value could be higher or lower than listed. It is a measure of data quality, not price accuracy. Use low-confidence scores as a signal to do additional research before transacting.
What factors have the most impact on confidence?
Sales Volume (25%) and Price Stability (20%) are the two heaviest factors. A card with 100+ recent sales at consistent prices will always score high. Cards with fewer than 10 sales or 30%+ price swings between sales will score lower regardless of other factors.