OC Definition? 1953 Bowman Color Whitey Ford

[kailes2872]

Thank You! If I read correctly, an OC qualifier will only be given for PSA 7 or above(?).

The MC shown in the example is a PSA 5. These Ford's are so OC they look almost miscut. The example speaks to atypical cut. Since the Fords have so many off center, is that why they are not considered OC?

Also, in the below 7 and 8 examples, I am not sure why they wouldn't be denoted as OC since NM 7 is the cutoff?

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...6&_stpos=16066

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

Thank You! If I read correctly, an OC qualifier will only be given for PSA 7 or above(?).

Nope. You can get an OC qualifier in any grade down to PSA 4 (i.e., PSA 6 OC, PSA 5 OC, PSA 4 OC) I can't seem to find an OC qualifier on a lower-graded card, since they tend to fall into the MC category, but I'm sure someone will post one as soon as I hit reply.

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Nope. You can get an OC qualifier in any grade down to PSA 4 (i.e., PSA 6 OC, PSA 5 OC, PSA 4 OC) I can't seem to find an OC qualifier on a lower-graded card, since they tend to fall into the MC category, but I'm sure someone will post one as soon as I hit reply.

Thank You Bob. When I look at the qualifier comparison in the thread I’m beginning to think (sarcastically) that the Fords are all so OV that it is the “typical cut” therefore no OC. If I see one dead centered it might say OC because that is so atypical

I found a 4 that looks nice. I wanted to go with a 5 but I have to buy the card in this case...

[bxb]

My favorite set of the 1950s.

I have been working on it for 10 years, but only 1 year in graded holders. I look for well centered cards as my first priority, then clarity of image, then grade, in that order. I will take a nice centered clear PSA 5 over an OC 7 or 8.

My observations agree with the above comments. Many, many cards on eBay and other venues have poor centering, roller marks on the front, wax stains on the backs, poor registration.

Competition for the better stuff is fierce, throw away the price guides.

Seems like I am endlessly upgrading.

[irv]

Sorry to take this off topic (OC VS MC) but how does this card qualify as a MC?
It doesn't follow PSA's guidelines, imo, but I am not as educated as most on here. I assume it's the back and not the front?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/372262902303?ul_noapp=true
https://www.psacard.com/resources/gr...ndards/#detail

[swarmee]

The back of the card has a red sliver of the next card's name box on the left border. That's why it got MC designation. Although PSA spelled it wrong: 8 MC) instead of 8 (MC).