PSA PSA Grade Qualifiers (OC, ST) 2

Question 1

Which PSA qualifier indicates that a card has been trimmed from its original dimensions?

Accepted Answer

AL

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TR

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OC

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PD

Question 2

What does the PSA qualifier MK indicate on a graded card?

Accepted Answer

Marked Card

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Miscut

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Multiple Kinds of wear

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Mechanical damage

Question 3

When PSA adds an OC qualifier to a PSA 7 grade, what does this tell a potential buyer?

Accepted Answer

The centering was the determining factor that prevented a higher grade, and the centering is notably off for the PSA 7 standard

Answer

The card is overgraded

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The card was graded by a new examiner

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The card has surface defects in addition to centering issues

Question 4

Can a PSA 10 card ever receive an OC (Off-Center) qualifier?

Accepted Answer

No, a PSA 10 requires 60/40 or better centering, so any off-centering significant enough for an OC qualifier would prevent the PSA 10 grade entirely

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Yes, if all other attributes are perfect

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Yes, but only for pre-war cards

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Yes, for cards produced before 1980 where centering standards were different

Question 5

What primary market function does PSA's qualifier system serve?

Accepted Answer

It provides buyers with specific disclosure of a graded card's weakness, enabling more informed purchasing decisions

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It allows PSA to charge higher fees for complex cases

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It allows cards to receive higher grades than they otherwise would merit

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It is used only for cards worth over $1,000

Question 6

If a card receives a PSA qualifier like PD but a higher numeric grade than a competing card with no qualifier, which is generally more desirable?

Accepted Answer

The non-qualified card is typically more desirable at equal grades, and at adjacent grades collectors must weigh the specific flaw against the grade difference

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The qualified card is always more desirable because the grade is higher

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They have identical market value regardless of qualifiers

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The qualified card is less valuable than a card two grades lower without qualifiers