PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator Card Centering Requirements Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to PSA's grading standards, what is the maximum centering tolerance on the front of a card to be eligible for a Gem Mint 10 grade?

Accepted Answer

55/45 percent

Answer

To receive a Gem Mint 10 grade, PSA requires the image to be centered on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 55/45 percent on the front. The reverse of the card must be 75/25 percent or better.

Question 2

A submitter sends in a card that is flawless in terms of corners, edges, and surface. However, the front centering measures 65/35. What is the highest possible numerical grade this card can receive without a qualifier?

Accepted Answer

PSA 8

Answer

A card with 65/35 front centering meets the standard for a PSA NM-MT 8, which allows for approximately 65/35 or better. It does not meet the criteria for a PSA 9 (approximately 60/40 or better) or a PSA 10 (55/45).

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the Off-Center (OC) qualifier is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The OC qualifier is used when a card's centering falls below the minimum standard for the grade it would otherwise receive.

Answer

The OC qualifier is designated when a card meets the criteria for a specific grade in all aspects except for centering, which falls below the minimum standard for that grade. For example, a card that is otherwise a NM-MT 8 but has 90/10 centering would be graded NM-MT 8oc. There is no PSA 10 with an OC qualifier.

Question 4

For a card to be graded PSA Mint 9, the centering on the front must be approximately 60/40 or better. What is the corresponding centering requirement for the reverse of the card?

Accepted Answer

90/10 or better

Answer

PSA's grading standards for a Mint 9 grade require front centering of approximately 60/40 to 65/35 or better, and the reverse centering must be 90/10 or better.

Question 5

PSA allows for a 5% leeway on the front centering minimum standards for cards that grade which of the following?

Accepted Answer

PSA 7 or better

Answer

According to PSA's grading standards, a 5% leeway is given to the front centering minimums for cards that achieve a grade of PSA 7 or better. For example, a card that meets all other criteria for a PSA 9 and measures 65/35 may still receive the grade if the eye appeal is strong.

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PSA - Professional Sports Authenticator Card Centering Requirements Questions and Answers