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Grading Scale and Criteria Flashcards

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

    Answer: Autograph style

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

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

    Answer: PSA 10

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

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

    Answer: Colors

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

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

    Answer: 55/45 front, 60/40 back

    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.

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

    Answer: Print defects

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