PSA PSA Grading Scale: 1-10 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

PSA 7

Answer

PSA 6

Answer

PSA 8

Answer

PSA 9

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Excellent

Answer

Fair

Answer

Good

Answer

Very Good

Question 3

For which PSA grade is the label Poor?

Accepted Answer

PSA 1

Answer

PSA 1.5

Answer

PSA 2

Answer

PSA 3

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

PSA 9 allows two minor printing imperfections; PSA 10 allows none

Answer

PSA 9 and PSA 10 use identical criteria; the difference is subjective

Answer

PSA 10 requires a special submission tier that PSA 9 does not

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Very Good appears at PSA 3

Answer

Very Good appears at PSA 4

Answer

Very Good appears at PSA 5

Answer

Very Good-Excellent appears at PSA 3

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is the standard grade for most cards in good storage

Answer

It is reserved only for cards produced after 1980

Answer

It guarantees the card will increase in value annually