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[drcy]

A general way to price it as a potential buyer is as good looking example for the lower full grade (in the grader's opinion). And especially good looking examples for a whole grade have always sold for a premium.

As already said, look at the card and decide what you think. It was just a little silly when many PSA half grades initially sold for more than the higher whole grade. Bidder exuberance for something new, or they thought PSA was too shy to bump it another whole grade.

Also, PSA hasn't always judged on overall aesthetics. For example, N172 Old Judges have gotten high grades even when the images were light. Most N172 collectors desire a good image. A T206 with especially radiant colors will sell for more, even when the grade is technically the same. I don't know if PSA now uses aesthetics as part of the reason to give a .5 bump. Maybe they do.

PSA might rightfully respond that they grade physical condition, and are not art critics.