PSA Grading Scale and Criteria 2

Question 1

What does the grade PSA 3 represent on the grading scale?

Accepted Answer

Very Good

Answer

PSA 3 is labeled Very Good, indicating a card with some minor surface wear, slight rounding of corners, and possibly light creases but generally intact borders.

Question 2

What centering tolerance is required for PSA 8 (Near Mint-Mint+)?

Accepted Answer

55/45 or better

Answer

PSA 8 requires 55/45 or better centering on both the front and back, along with at most one of the following: slight fraying on one corner, a few slight touch marks, or one minor printing defect.

Question 3

Which grade would typically be assigned to a card with four perfectly sharp corners but a small surface scratch?

Accepted Answer

PSA 8

Answer

A card with four sharp corners but a small surface scratch would likely receive PSA 8, since PSA 10 and 9 require virtually flawless surfaces while PSA 8 allows for minor surface imperfections.

Question 4

What is the label for PSA 5 on the grading scale?

Accepted Answer

Excellent

Answer

PSA 5 is labeled Excellent, representing a card with minor wear on corners, slight surface scuffing, and good overall presentation.

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable print defect for a card to achieve PSA 9?

Accepted Answer

One minor printing imperfection allowed

Answer

PSA 9 allows for one minor printing imperfection. The card must otherwise have four sharp corners, 60/40 centering, and no creases or stains.

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PSA Grading Scale and Criteria 2