PSA Qualifiers

[jefferyepayne]

Interested in the responses here too! I used to not mind the qualifiers but now they bug the heck out of me.

What makes no sense at all is why these "qualifiers" aren't just part of the grading process when coming up with a single numerical grade like other aspects of a card's quality. Either go all the way and include subcategory grades that build up to your overall grade (like BVG) or don't give qualifiers at all. Been tempted to make up a flip for a PSA 1 that says:

PSA 10 GEM MINT (MC, ST, OC, PD, OF, crease, rounded corners, paperloss, trimmed)

I personally wish every grading company gave subcategories to their grades as I find these very helpful when examining a card to figure out why it got the grade it did. But I'm sure doing so takes more time and time is $$$$ in the grading game.

jeff

[1952boyntoncollector]

If you plan on selling to CMIZE and you he wants the card its worth it as he may make it worth your while.

[Peter_Spaeth]

To me the centering one makes some sense -- centering is part of the original card -- but stains and marks are wear the card has incurred and therefore should detract from the grade.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

To me the centering one makes some sense -- centering is part of the original card -- but stains and marks are wear the card has incurred and therefore should detract from the grade.

But so are Print Defects (PD) and Out of Focus (OF). For me, distinguishing between what's part of the original card and what is not is an artificial distinction for grades. Just give me a grade for the card as it stands taking into account all issues.

jeff

[swarmee]

Most people prefer no qualifiers. However, I prefer them to getting a 1.5 on a card with writing on it.