[vthobby]

Russ,

If the gum is both broken and loose in the pack they have been known to not holder the pack due to potential damage caused by loose gum tearing through the wrapper in transit, though this seems to happen less frequently with the advent of the newer holders.

I've had some beautiful PSA 8 and 9 packs that were then damaged by loose gum upon shipping. Nothing like seeing big holes in your PSA 9 or PSA 9 Wax Pack! Ugh!

They will make a determination also on whether the pack has been opened and re-sealed. Obviously if they think it has been tampered with or un-opened they will not slab it.

As far as the other questions, they will grade the pack based on eye appeal, wear on corners etc...

Good Luck!

Peace, Mike