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Todd (nolemmings)I could ramble on this topic for quite awhile, but want to make one point. As I see it, the only good served by a qualifier is to advise a buyer of a condition that might interest him if he could not see it. In other words, I know what a miscut, off center or off focus card looks like if I'm shown the card, but might use the qualifier info if I was buying sight unseen (I know, a dangerous practice).
That being said, were you folks aware that apparently PSA will issue a grade without a qualifier if you specifically request it? I learned this from the CU board. Thus, for example, an otherwise 8OC would be slabbed in a PSA7 or PSA6 no qualifier holder. I think this shows great inconsistency and is potentially misleading.
I bought a Boston Store Marquard PSA7 a couple months back that had no back scan. The back is miscut (I have tried to upload a scan to this board but can't get it to work). Either PSA does not consider this to be a factor in its grading (doubtful), or it reduced the overall grade but left out the qualifier. I know most of you would basically spit on the whole grading process, but for those who buy PSA cards, beware of these(as well as the other well documented) pitfalls.
Regards..............Todd