PSA Restoration and Tampering Detection

Question 1

What PSA designation is assigned to a card confirmed to have been trimmed?

Accepted Answer

PSA Authentic (Altered)

Answer

PSA Authentic

Answer

PSA Grade 1

Answer

PSA Poor

Question 2

What standard dimensions does PSA reference when checking for trimmed modern baseball trading cards?

Accepted Answer

2.5" x 3.5"

Answer

2.25" x 3.25"

Answer

2.75" x 3.75"

Answer

3" x 4"

Question 3

What is 'pressing' as a form of card restoration?

Accepted Answer

Flattening a card to reduce or remove creases and wrinkles

Answer

Adding material to damaged corners to hide wear

Answer

Applying chemical solvents to clean the surface

Answer

Trimming card edges to remove fraying

Question 4

Which alteration involves applying artificial coloring to restore faded borders or edges on a card?

Accepted Answer

Recoloring

Answer

Pressing

Answer

Trimming

Answer

Delamination repair

Question 5

Which of the following would prevent a card from receiving a numeric PSA grade?

Accepted Answer

Evidence of trimming

Answer

Visible off-centering

Answer

Minor surface scratches

Answer

Print defects visible under magnification

Question 6

What does a PSA 'Authentic' label (without a numeric grade) most commonly indicate?

Accepted Answer

The item is genuine but has issues preventing a numeric grade, such as alteration or extreme wear

Answer

The item received the highest possible numeric grade

Answer

The item is a certified reprint or reproduction

Answer

The item passed all centering and surface criteria

Question 7

What instrument does PSA use to precisely measure card dimensions when checking for trimming?

Accepted Answer

Calipers

Answer

Magnifying loupe

Answer

UV light

Answer

Standard ruler