PSA Restoration and Tampering Detection 2

Question 1

What does PSA examine a card under UV light to detect?

Accepted Answer

Recoloring, artificial gloss, and surface chemical treatments

Answer

Card centering and border widths

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Print dot density and registration

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Card stock weight and flexibility

Question 2

How does the application of artificial gloss or lacquer to a card affect its PSA classification?

Accepted Answer

It is considered an alteration and results in an Authentic (Altered) designation

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It improves the surface grade by adding shine

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It has no effect on the grading outcome

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It automatically qualifies the card for a mechanical grade

Question 3

Which alteration involves rebuilding damaged card corners using glue, paper, or similar materials?

Accepted Answer

Corner reconstruction

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Pressing

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Recoloring

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Trimming

Question 4

What does 'cleaning' mean as a form of card alteration in PSA's context?

Accepted Answer

Using chemical agents to remove stains or enhance surface appearance beyond natural state

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Simply removing dust with a soft cloth

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Storing cards in acid-free materials

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Placing cards in protective holders

Question 5

What primary visual indicator does a PSA examiner look for to detect card trimming?

Accepted Answer

Uneven or inconsistent border widths on opposite sides

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Overall color fading on the card face

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Print registration misalignment

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Surface scratches along the image area

Question 6

What does PSA look for under magnification along card edges to detect trimming?

Accepted Answer

Cut marks, uneven edge texture, or disturbed surface fibers

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Print dot patterns and screen angles

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Hologram placement accuracy

Answer

Centering percentage values

Question 7

When PSA detects that a card has been chemically pressed to remove creases, what grade does the card receive?

Accepted Answer

PSA Authentic (Altered)

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PSA 1 (Poor)

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PSA 2 (Good)

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The card is returned ungraded with no label