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smallstockssmallstocks Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭✭
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Can a card that appears to have perfect corners but has a slight imperfection under 10x magnification still receive a grade of 9 from PSA?

Mike

Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports

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  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭
    Depends on what the imperfection is, But in most cases I would say yes. I have several 9's with printing defects and rough cut edges.
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  • smallstockssmallstocks Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭✭
    Generally speaking, a nicked corner. I have lots of cards that look perfect until that old 10x comes out.

    Mike

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • dudedude Posts: 1,454 ✭✭
    It probably depends. If it's a modern card, it's highly probable its not going to get a 9. If it's vintage and looks sharp to the naked eye under a bright light at various angles, it could get a 9. Grading is subjective and it will probably also depends which graders review it.
  • tennesseebankertennesseebanker Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭
    So you are saying the corners show imperfection under 10x magnification? If thats the case it would be unlikely to get a 9. imho
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  • smallstockssmallstocks Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭✭
    Based on that, it sounds to me like I may be better off submitting some cards to SGC. They allow a slight nick and the card can still score a 96.

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • easttexascardsandgameseasttexascardsandgames Posts: 550
    I have seen lots of PSA 10s of 1970s and 80s Topps cards that have chips and cracks on the edges from the cutting process all were only visible under 10X, so I do not know how they grade from the cutting process. My thought is if the cutting mark is visible under the naked eye do not send it, if only one or 2 spots appear under the 10X and everything else is great go ahead and send it in.
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  • wallst32wallst32 Posts: 513 ✭✭
    This is all very subjective; what one person says is a "nick" might mean something else to another.

    The key thing to look for is whether or not the corners still form a solid point, but with a slight defect on the point. These corners will still feel sharp. If you poked your finger with it, you could feel that it is still sharp. Try it with commons first; but once you get a feel for it, you should be able to gently tap any corner without risk of damage.

    If the corner is soft, you're looking at an 8 or 9 at best depending on severity.

    But anyways, at 10x, I would say that you should be able to tell in most cases if the corner is sharp of soft; without having to poke yourself.
  • smallstockssmallstocks Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭✭
    I am talking specifically about cards that look sharp to the naked eye and feel sharp as well. However, under 10x you can see the corner isn't 100% perfect. Can this score a 9?

    Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Good for you.
  • softparadesoftparade Posts: 9,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PSA is very generous when it comes to chipped edges. I have my fair share.

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  • DaBigHurtDaBigHurt Posts: 1,066 ✭✭


    << <i>Can a card that appears to have perfect corners but has a slight imperfection under 10x magnification still receive a grade of 9 from PSA?

    Mike >>



    No.
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