Yes, the current thought is that PSA is strict currently, especially much harder on short (MINSIZREQ) cards that used to get number grades. In fact, there are collectors of the 1975 Minis that only buy newer graded cards because they know many of the old ones wouldn't measure up to the correct size in PSA's old holders.
Some people cracking out 6s and 7s trying to get bumps or crossovers and getting hosed on MINSIZREQ or ALTERED Trimmed. I sent in 100 EX or better cards of the T51 series and was thrilled to get two 8s, 10 7s, 10 6.5's, 17 6's, etc. But these were collected over the years by someone with a great eye. Some of them were Mint, but I never expected to get such high scores.
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PWCC: The Fish Stinks From the Head
PSA: Regularly Get Cheated
BGS: Can't detect trimming on modern
SGC: Closed auto authentication business
JSA: Approved same T206 Autos before SGC
Oh, what a difference a year makes.
Last edited by swarmee; 04-16-2016 at 02:39 PM.
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