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PSA Grading Scale: 1-10 Flashcards

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  1. Which PSA grade is labeled Near Mint-Mint and what are its primary characteristics?

    Answer: PSA 7

    PSA 7 is labeled Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT), characterized by at most one minor flaw from a defined list such as slight corner fraying, a few light touch marks, or a minor print defect, with otherwise excellent attributes.

  2. A card graded PSA 5 is described as which condition on the grading scale?

    Answer: Excellent

    PSA 5 is labeled Excellent, representing a card with minor surface wear, slight corner fraying, and good eye appeal, a solid mid-grade card that displays well despite evidence of handling.

  3. For which PSA grade is the label Poor?

    Answer: PSA 1

    PSA 1 is labeled Poor, representing the lowest grade for a card that is still complete but may have heavy creasing, staining, rounded corners, and significant wear throughout.

  4. What separates PSA 9 from PSA 10 in practical grading terms?

    Answer: PSA 9 allows one minor printing imperfection while PSA 10 requires no printing imperfections at all

    PSA 9 permits one minor printing imperfection while PSA 10 allows none. Both require strong centering and sharp corners, but PSA 10 tolerates absolutely no imperfections of any kind.

  5. In PSA grading, what does VG stand for and at which grade number does it appear?

    Answer: Very Good appears at PSA 3

    VG stands for Very Good and is assigned to PSA 3, representing a card with some corner rounding, minor surface wear, and possible light creases but still clearly readable and structurally intact.

  6. What is the significance of the PSA 10 Gem Mint designation in the trading card market?

    Answer: It represents the maximum achievable grade for any card and typically commands exponentially higher prices than PSA 9 for the same card

    PSA 10 Gem Mint represents the pinnacle of the grading scale and typically commands prices that are multiples, often 5x to 100x, greater than PSA 9 copies of the same card, due to the extreme rarity of meeting all PSA 10 criteria.