Why does PSA use 1956 as a cutoff for specials?

BaltimoreYankee

For example, I often see "1956 to present". I would think 1957 to present would be more logical as 1956 cards were the last of the larger size.

PMKAY

Size doesn't matter as oversized, (not supersized) cards are allowed in the monthly specials.

mattinglymint23

I thought it had to do with the relative scarcity of 55 and under as opposed to 56 and above where the high price accounted for the more specific grader experience required.

YogiBerraFan

Bowman and other oddballs

miwlvrn

Odd balls are present enough in both the before and after 1956 groups. The grading standards are tougher for 1956 and newer though. Take a look at pre war cards if you weren't aware; for a random example, a 1908 PSA 7 might be very lucky to get a 5 if it were graded by the same standards as if it were issued in 1975.

YogiBerraFan

<< <i>Odd balls are present enough in both the before and after 1956 groups. The grading standards are tougher for 1956 and newer though. Take a look at pre war cards if you weren't aware; for a random example, a 1908 PSA 7 might be very lucky to get a 5 if it were graded by the same standards as if it were issued in 1975. >>



When I asked the question some time ago I was given a somewhat lengthy explanation. The way 1955 Bowman and 1954 Dan Dee cards are graded were given as part of the explanation. Obviously the way prewar cards are graded is a whole other ballgame.

jmoran19

<< <i>Size doesn't matter >>



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