Is centering this important ?

Pre72

I recently had these graded the Nationals, the Mantle that came back a 5 I was expected an 8 (OC) or a 6.5 with no qualifiers. The Mantle that came back a 4 I was expecting a 3. Does centering play this big of part for just the one grade difference ? Or is the 5 worth a resubmit ? The PSA 5 Mantle is flawless other then the centering as I looked it over for 30 minutes before submitting it.

slantycouch

All things considered - those seem like pretty fair grades.

cefy1

Agree, those are good grades. I have noticed that a premium seems to be have placed on centering - both on the plus side and negative side on my recent subs. Also, have seen a few 8.5's with nice centering that I thought had inferior corners.

Chris

Dboneesq

Hard to see the corners real well on the scan, but from what I can see I'd say 7(o/c) a/k/a 5 is a fair grade. Since it's o/c BOTH ways, IMO it takes a lot away from the card.

OAKESY25

That is a 5 based on the centering.yes it is a big deal..
I would leave it as is

jimrad

Thats a double OC.......T/B L/R
The grade seems fair

SDSportsFan

I agree with the above posts. Those are fair grades, and I would leave the cards alone.


Steve

nam812

The 5 is fair and the 4 is generous.

daddymc

<< <i>Hard to see the corners real well on the scan, but from what I can see I'd say 7(o/c) a/k/a 5 is a fair grade. Since it's o/c BOTH ways, IMO it takes a lot away from the card. >>

Bosox1976

When in doubt, check the standards...

NM 7: Near Mint.

A PSA NM 7 is a card with just a slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only. Most of the original gloss is retained. Centering must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.
EX-MT 6: Excellent-Mint.

A PSA EX-MT 6 card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very light scratch may be detected only upon close inspection. Corners may have slightly graduated fraying. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. Card may show some loss of original gloss, may have minor wax stain on reverse, may exhibit very slight notching on edges and may also show some off-whiteness on borders. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the reverse.
EX 5: Excellent.

Excellent On PSA EX-5 cards, very minor rounding of the corners is becoming evident. Surface wear or printing defects are more visible. There may be minor chipping on edges. Loss of original gloss will be more apparent. Focus of picture may be slightly out-of-register. Several light scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the card. Card may show some off-whiteness of borders. Centering must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.
VG-EX 4: Very Good-Excellent.

A PSA VG-EX 4 card's corners may be slightly rounded. Surface wear is noticeable but modest. The card may have light scuffing or light scratches. Some original gloss will be retained. Borders may be slightly off-white. A light crease may be visible. Centering must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.
VG 3: Very Good.

A PSA VG 3 card reveals some rounding of the corners, though not extreme. Some surface wear will be apparent, along with possible light scuffing or light scratches. Focus may be somewhat off-register and edges may exhibit noticeable wear. Much, but not all, of the card's original gloss will be lost. Borders may be somewhat yellowed and/or discolored. A crease may be visible. Printing defects are possible. Slight stain may show on obverse and wax staining on reverse may be more prominent. Centering must be 90/10 or better on the front and back.

Pre72

Thanks for all the advice and replies, looks like Mr.Mantle is staying in his slab.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>The 5 is fair and the 4 is generous. >>



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vladguerrero

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<< <i>The 5 is fair and the 4 is generous. >>



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