Question about PSA 5 Grading Standards
Mintacular
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Based on these stated standards, should 5's ever have crease or wrinkle? Just bought a PSA 5 card with slight surface wrinkle but thought this issue was not possibe based on "5" written standard.
Card in question has slight wrinkle near Pirates logo.
EX 5: 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.
(No mention of possible crease/wrinkle)
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.
Card in question has slight wrinkle near Pirates logo.
EX 5: 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.
(No mention of possible crease/wrinkle)
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.
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<< <i>I THINK "Surface wear or printing defects are more visible" covers the surface wrinkle. I believe a "surface wrinkle" happens during the printing process. >>
+1
I once missed a slight wrinkle on an otherwise perfect card and it came back a 5.5
Sure if PSA is going to allow a wrinkle on a PSA 5 graded card, then they should clearly state that so we can make informed decisions on what to get graded. Kind of like saying "if gum moves in a wax pack, it probably won't be graded..
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You are simply not going to be able to specify for sure what a card is going to grade.
That is also a good example of the type of card that some less than reputable dealers/ebayers would crack out and sell as a raw NM or better.
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