centering (another stupid grading thread)

[Leon]

I don't think it's a trade secret but I would call and ask. I don't know the answer....

[toledo_mudhen]

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Leon

I don't think it's a trade secret but I would call and ask. I don't know the answer....

Always good advice. A quick phone call will often answer these types of questions.

I believe the answer is the score is given based on the point at which the card is most off center. That could be top to bottom, or left to right.

If a card just misses, say 68/32 top to bottom, but has all other characteristics I suppose a judgement call is made on whether or not to let it slide. I have no idea how that is determined. Issues like that are why cards are able to be bumped.

[glynparson]

Back is less important as I feel it should be. Many vintage issues never have equal front and back centering. I am not sure why anyone would think front centering is not more important. Every company that grades allows for a more oc back than front. It is an industry standard. And one I actually agree with.

[pokerplyr80]

Yes there's a centering score for the front and back. I meant that's how I believe each is calculated. From the point each is the most off center. I don't think anyone would argue back centering is as important as front either.