How exactly does one become a card grader

[Fred]

Seriously, you guys don't know how to become a card grader? It's quite simple for PSA. You request a job application and submit it in person. If you have a pulse you've passed the first requirement. If you wear glasses then all you need to do is make sure you bring in your latest prescription to show that your glassses are up to date. If you're vision isn't great you can still be hired but don't bring your seeing eye dog with you because that increases the chances of the dog getting hired....

I think that PSA performs an ink blot test on the applicants to see if they are capable of subjectively determining exactly what the blotches are...

Seriously, how much training would it require? PSA obviously doesn't provide their graders with the same criteria that they publish on their website, but then again perhaps it's not a requirement to be able to read if you get hired on as a grader for PSA.

Crap, I almost made it until December 31 without saying something negative about PSA, there goes that New Years resolution... but then agian, I didnt' really impart anything that negative about PSA, in fact, I consider what I wrote a compliment based on how I really feel.... does that mean I didn't screw up my New Years Resolution???

[Ladder7]

[Gradedcardman]

I believe Steve has it !!

[kmac32]

Fred, if I/we became graders at PSA, would we need to worry about you mailing anthrax spores to us for grading? Guess I better apply to SGC for the job instead. LOL. Less chance of letter bombs or suspicious packages.

[doug.goodman]

... to photoshop the sign...

[pclpads]

First, you apply and get accepted for a job as a monkey intern at your local zoo. Once you have successfully passed all phases of monkey training, then you are eminently qualified to become a card grader.

[frankbmd]

100 recruits sit in a room. A card is passed around and graded by each. If you are able to come up with a grade different from the other 99, you become a Sophomore. Requirements for advancing to the Junior and Senior years are proprietary secrets kept in a vault in Orlando. I'm still in the first room.

[ErikV]

Guess this thread has gone to hell. Can't have a legitimate question
asked or answered without all the PSA haters throwing in their two cents.
My guess if "PSA" was replaced with "SGC" everyone whose posted sofar
would have been a little more helpful with their responses.

ErikV