Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA's newest grading labels, why?

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12-09-2025, 07:01 AM

bk400

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It's definitely anecdotal, but I've found that the old slabs (pre-Lighthouse) often have better centering at any given grade, while the newest slabs seem to be harsher on corner wear and surface issues -- probably because magnification is used more consistently.

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