Question about a PSA 5...
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Why do most people equate a PSA 5 with a crease on the card...
when, no where does it mention a crease in the grading standards or criteria???
creases only begin to get mentioned with a PSA 4 and below...
when, no where does it mention a crease in the grading standards or criteria???
creases only begin to get mentioned with a PSA 4 and below...
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<< <i>Why do most people equate a PSA 5 with a crease on the card... >>
Because the terms "crease" and "wrinkle" are often incorrectly used interchangeably.
A wrinkle is only on one side of the card. A crease goes through the card and is on both sides*.
When you see a Mint looking card in a PSA 5 holder, there's usually a wrinkle on the front.
When you see a Mint looking card in a PSA 6 holder, there's usually a wrinkle on the back.
* Regarding creases, if you want to get more technical, a light crease doesn't break the surface; a heavy crease does break the surface.
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<< <i>Why do most people equate a PSA 5 with a crease on the card... >>
Because the terms "crease" and "wrinkle" are often incorrectly used interchangeably.
A wrinkle is only on one side of the card. A crease goes through the card and is on both sides*.
When you see a Mint looking card in a PSA 5 holder, there's usually a wrinkle on the front.
When you see a Mint looking card in a PSA 6 holder, there's usually a wrinkle on the back.
* Regarding creases, if you want to get more technical, a light crease doesn't break the surface; a heavy crease does break the surface. >>
This is good info. I knew PSA 5's were probably a wrinkle, but was always confused when I'd get a PSA 6.
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I couldn't agree more I'm currently putting together a 53 topps set in 6 grade and the cards are more affordable by far and look great!