Free PSA Grading Scale and Criteria Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in card grading?

Accepted Answer

Autograph style

Answer

Card grading primarily assesses centering, corners, edges, and surface. Autograph style is not a factor unless the autograph is specifically graded.

Question 2

What is the highest grade a card can receive on the PSA grading scale?

Accepted Answer

PSA 10

Answer

PSA 10, or "Gem Mint," is the highest grade, representing a card in pristine condition with no visible flaws.

Question 3

On a Beckett Grading Services (BGS) card, which subgrade does NOT exist?

Accepted Answer

Colors

Answer

BGS subgrades include centering, surface, corners, and edges, but colors are not evaluated separately.

Question 4

What centering requirement is necessary for a card to receive a PSA 10?

Accepted Answer

55/45 front, 60/40 back

Answer

For a card to achieve a PSA 10, it must have centering of at least 55/45 on the front and 60/40 on the back.

Question 5

Which term describes tiny, typically unnoticeable, flaws or specks on a card's surface?

Accepted Answer

Print defects

Answer

Print defects are small imperfections, often due to the printing process, that can impact a card's grade if noticeable.

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