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Marc S.Unless the submitter specifically asks for "NO QUALIFIERS" on their invoice to PSA, PSA will grade the card at the highest possible level, and add a qualifier if appropriate.
For example, if a hypothetical perfect card existed, but for 90/10 centering both ways -- PSA would grade the card PSA 9 MINT with the Off-Center qualifier.
However -- if the submitter had asked for "NO QUALIFIERS" on the invoice, the card is unable to receive anything more than a PSA 3 Very Good grade with 90/10 centering.
Thus -- it depends on what the submitter wants. And what the submitter wants is probably determined by how severe the "problem" is on the card. If a card is centered approximately 65/35, it may be advantageous to get a PSA 8 NQ as opposed to getting a PSA 9 O/C.