How is a bend treated that isn't creased?

frankhardy

If you have a card that has a slight bend that can only be seen in the right light, but it does not crease or wrinkle the paper at all, how is that treated?

SDavid

Harshly.

I subbed one once by accident. I don't remember the exact grade, but it was low.

fkw

How can you see it if it is NOT a wrinkle? Is the surface flawed?

I would think anything visible in any light will be either a wrinkle, crease, or a factory made roller imprint.

If its just a bend, stick the card in a penny sleeve and press it in a book for a day. it should be flat after.

itzagoner

sometimes they find 'em, sometimes they don't.

i believe this is at least a partial explanation behind a few of the stories we've heard about PSA 6s bumping to 8s or 9s.

CrazyMind2017

Stack a bunch of cards unprotected. Then put a heavy, round object on top of the stack and leave it there for several days. The top card will have a serious indentation, kind of like a crater, without being creased or wrinkled.

thenavarro

If nothing else wrong with the card, and if I'm understanding the flaw correctly, then it will knock it down to a PSA 5.

Mike

swartz1

If it is creased - PSA 5
If it is a bend - PSA 6

all else considered...