PSA 7 or 9(OC)?
 

This might be a silly question. I know people see the "OC" qualifier and think nearly miscut, but when OC is applied to a 9, the centering can be passable, just not on the level of a full 9. I also know the auto-response people give to qualifier grades is that it drops the overall grade by 2, which I find to be an overgeneralization. With that in mind...

Assuming the cards have the same centering (not an eyesore), which would you rather have for your PC, a PSA 7 or a PSA 9(OC)? I take the latter.

I do not collect graded cards because I like to have my sets in binders, but one of the two 52 Mantle variations I have is a PSA 8 OC ( my other Mantle is in lesser condition). I have seen some really nice 6s that are certainly better centered than my 8, but would not take one of them over mine so far. But, I am not as hung up on centering as others

My answer below.

For what it's worth, it the centering is slightly off of a PSA 9, it wouldn't get a 9(OC), it would get a straight 8.

Gehrig
 

"imperfect" centering aside (to those whom it truly matters - I'm not one of them IF the card is as nice as the example you've shown) that's a freakin' gorgeous Gehrig - myself, and possibly many others - would love to own such a great-looking Gehrig!

p.s. - I know the question was re: the technical grade, but IMO that's a beautiful card no matter the number on the slab.

DS

I have one 9(OC) in my collection, a '73 Willie Mays. I haven't thought about it much, but I'd rather have that grade than a 7, mainly because I like having the information that the card is basically pack fresh.
It's not a big deal to me, but that's my preference.

Andy

I'd rather not have the card be that far OC. So I would probably pass if I were looking for the card, and perhaps sell regardless of how it was graded.
RayB

Here's a nice Ruth Goudey 9 (OC) going off for sale tomorrow night.

http://milehighcardco.com/1933_Goude...-LOT44814.aspx

If it's the exact same card? I'd rather have the label without the qualifier. With that said, I do own one 9OC:

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/.../63F%20Yaz.jpg

I'll take the PSA 9OC, assuming the eye appeal is decent.

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...65Williams.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s020Kaline.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...4Killebrew.jpg

OC
 

i'd take those too Bob

Take the 9 (oc)
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...IMG_0004-5.jpg

Nice card, but did not look like a 9 to me, not even close....

OC for me
 

http://toddjenkins.wikispaces.com/fi...A%208%20OC.jpg

I would actually take and 8 OC over a 7! Centering really has no meaning to me but I collect off center and miscut cards.

Beautiful Aaron. I'd take that one too. :)

OC's vs 2 grades lower
 

It a preference thing for sure, and non-qualifier cards are more marketable, but I agree with someone else who said I like "pack-fresh", so I would take the OC's every time. I have a different view of MC's, because that to me changes the eye appeal of the card.

If you've got some great OC stars for sale - send them my way!

If that's true you can make it happen from my understanding. PSA should put it in an unqualified 7 holder if the standard two grade deduction applies.

If it's the same card I would rather have a 9 OC than an off center card in a straight 7 holder. Although unless it was a big card thats hard to find, like that yellow Gehrig, I probably wouldn't seek out either unless the deal was too good to pass up.