Can someone explain these PSA grades?

[rsdill2]

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

I fully expected all three cards to receive a grade of 10. I would have been disappointed if they received a 9 and an 8 would have surprised me.

When submitting to a TPG, never expect a 10 (or a 9...or maybe even an 8)

[Webster]

I just submitted some 52 Wheaties for grading at PSA. Was told "we no longer give numerical grades to hand cut cards" (They were slabbed Authentic, despite a full, crisp, cut).

Do they, or don't they currently give numerical grades to hand cut cards?

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by rsdill2

When submitting to a TPG, never expect a 10 (or a 9...or maybe even an 8)

+1

[sflayank]

Read psa grading guidelines
They specifically state cards should be cut close to border for highest grades

[SMPEP]

The real question isn't "why didn't these cards get a 9 or 10?"

The real question is "Why on Earth would PSA give these numerical grade in the first place as they are obviously the wrong size?"

Another good question is "IF you choose to assign a grade to these, why on Earth would you choose a 5?" That seems pretty random. You could argue for a 1-3 (wrong size), or any number 7-10 (because these could be NM) just as easily as a 5. Which is all the more reason to assign an A grade.

[jhs5120]

Centering matters with hand cut cards. They don’t give the “OC” designation, but hose won’t grade about a 5 either.

[frankbmd]

Resubmit to Lucky Larry.

Guaranteed all will be 10s.

[The-Cardfather]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input.

There were no defects on the reverse of any of the cards, so I have to assume that it was a centering issue. But it doesn't make any sense. The "card" is what is within the dotted lines. Anything outside of those dotted lines should be irrelevant.

In trying to avoid the dreaded mylar sleeve, I seem to have outsmarted myself.

Don't worry Steve, I won't drink the Kool-Aid. LOL.

[CW]

This is what you want to shoot for:

[bxb]

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input.

There were no defects on the reverse of any of the cards, so I have to assume that it was a centering issue. But it doesn't make any sense. The "card" is what is within the dotted lines. Anything outside of those dotted lines should be irrelevant.

In trying to avoid the dreaded mylar sleeve, I seem to have outsmarted myself.

Don't worry Steve, I won't drink the Kool-Aid. LOL.

I have several hand cut 10s, and the common denominator is they are cut to the dotted border.

Have them professionally cut with the borders showing, and write on the PSA order a request for no mylar sleeves.