Is there ANY chance this T206 Matty Dark Cap gets a 2 from PSA?

[Andrew T206]

If the chance is less than 50% then I'll likely just sell it raw. Note the rounded corners, some chipping on the right side and corner and the stain/residue down the back. No creasing and, in my opinion, a beautiful, unblemished picture.

[JollyElm]

Matty's name technically falls off the bottom edge a bit, so it should also get an MC qualifier. Take that into consideration, too.

[swarmee]

I think a 2(MC) or a 1.5(MC) would be possible. What's actually interesting, is that according to PSA, a 1.5(MC) counts for more points in the Set Registry than a 2(MC). And since 1.5 Fair is a "full grade", it can get assigned a qualifier and they still intend to give out MCs and MKs while minimizing the others.

Bonus Points and Deductions
Some sets may have bonus points assigned to certain items within a set.

Additionally, the following point deductions are taken for Qualifiers. For example, if your card or ticket is graded PSA 9Q, the grade calculation in the Registry will be 7.

9Q = -2
8Q = -2
7Q = -2
6Q = -2
5Q = -2
4Q = -2
3Q = -1
2Q = -1
1Q & 1.5Q = no deduction

[Andrew T206]

Thanks both. I hadn't appreciated the MC possibility, but of course you're both right. A 1.5(MC) (despite the additional points...odd) doesn't quite seem worth it to me, and my guess is that is where it will land. If I end up going that route I'll certainly update this thread (what...six months from now?) with the outcome!

[G1911]

Another vote for probably 1.5 MC.

Though personally, I would catalog this as a 2 in my spreadsheet myself.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Why are you slabbing it? To sell?

[icurnmedic]

Originally Posted by G1911

Another vote for probably 1.5 MC.

Though personally, I would catalog this as a 2 in my spreadsheet myself.

Agree

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by swarmee

I think a 2(MC) or a 1.5(MC) would be possible. What's actually interesting, is that according to PSA, a 1.5(MC) counts for more points in the Set Registry than a 2(MC). And since 1.5 Fair is a "full grade", it can get assigned a qualifier and they still intend to give out MCs and MKs while minimizing the others.

They used to say half grades can't have qualifiers. I haven't submitted in a while. Is a 1.5 with a qualifier new?

As for the card, the front looks like a 2 or 3 but the back damage may downgrade to a 1. Hard to say. If I submit, it's a 1 for sure though.

[3-2-count]

In my opinion that back stain/residue mark would keep it out of a 2 slab.

Great looking card regardless.

[Snowman]

I agree with the 1.5 voters

[Lobo Aullando]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

They used to say half grades can't have qualifiers. I haven't submitted in a while. Is a 1.5 with a qualifier new?

A 1.5 is straight "Fair," and 2.5 on up are "plus" grades. A plus grade has to exceed the base grade, which means no qualifiers.

[swarmee]

Correct, despite the .5, it's FAIR, not FAIR+.

Here's an example from 10 years ago.

1955 Topps - [Base] #106.1 - Frank Sullivan (Period over I in Sullivan is diagonal) [PSA 1.5 FR (MC)]
Courtesy of COMC.com

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Lobo Aullando

A 1.5 is straight "Fair," and 2.5 on up are "plus" grades. A plus grade has to exceed the base grade, which means no qualifiers.

I see, well if that's always been the case I guess I just never noticed. Appreciate the info!