Does PSA still use the MK designation

1966CUDA · May 15, 2026 8:46PM

With all of the changes with PSA. I was wondering if they still use the MK designation if there is a pen mark on the back of a card or do they just take that into the consideration when giving it the final numeric grade

1966CUDA · May 15, 2026 8:46PM

I have several star cards with just the previous owners initials, or a pen Mark next to the card number… And I was just wondering if it will get that designation or just the number grade will be lower??

firstbase23 · May 15, 2026 9:51PM

I believe so.

Matt

ToneD · May 15, 2026 10:26PM

PSA still uses the MK designation.

1966CUDA · May 15, 2026 11:14PM

Thanks

handyman · May 16, 2026 6:27AM

For a small up charge they do it all. You just might have to send it a few times though. No guarantee they will.

The real fun answer is nobody really knows but them. I would guess yes but I don’t know.

RufussCkingston · May 16, 2026 11:23PM

Usually any card with a "3rd" party non-autograph ink or ink-like (or pencil) writing alteration, or impression there from, will be identified with a MK to denote it did not come from the MFG that way, nor did it occur from ''normal" wear and tear. It will never be calculated into the numerical part of the grade on the flip.

Does PSA still use the MK designation

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