What does OC on PSA grading mean?

The "OC" stands for off-center. Here is a brief list of qualifiers: OC (Off-center), ST (stain), PD (Print Defect), OF (Out of Focus), and MK (Marks).

What does OC mean in grades?

OC (Off-center)

According to PSA, this card is considered off-center because the centering of the card falls below acceptable standards. Centering is quantified by comparing the measurements of the borders from top to bottom and left to right.

What is a PSA grade of 9 OC?

OC (off-center)

The card exhibits centering that falls below the minimum standard for the grade. For example, a card that meets the standard for Mint 9, but has 65.35 centering would be designated Mint 9oc.

How do you know the center of a card?

Using the pixel measuring tool, precisely measure the number of pixels from the edge of the image to the edge of the card on the left side. Repeat step 2 for the right side. Do the math. If the left side is 48 and the right side is 39, your centering is: 48 / (48 + 39) = .

How important is centering PSA?

While PSA graders will evaluate all of the attributes possessed by a card in order to determine if the card may be eligible, there will be a clear focus on centering. Generally speaking, a card must exhibit centering that is 5-10% better, at minimum, than the lowest % allowed within a particular grade.

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How much does a PSA 10 increase value?

PSA 10s are worth about 3.5x as much as PSA 9.

So if you're getting your cards graded, that means you score big with a 10.

What does MC mean for PSA?

Marks (MK) – a card that has some kind of written marking on it. Miscut (MC) – a card that has been cut incorrectly by the printer. Off Center (OC) – a card that is not well centered. Out of Focus (OF) – a card that is excessively blurry or has focal issues.

What does PD mean in PSA?

Well, your PSA 9 may be the victim of a print defect or "PD". "PD" is the flaw in the printing process that causes a card to have some degree of "snow", a possible print dot (some print dots come in the form of the well-known "fish eye"), or a print line of some sort on the surface of the card.

What is PSA condition?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints and where tendons and ligaments connect to bone. Like psoriasis, PsA is associated with related health conditions (comorbidities). It can start at any age and may affect children.

Is a BGS 10 worth more than a PSA 10?

BGS 10 sold for over twice a PSA 10, even though it's between 15 and 100 times harder to get. PSA 10 sells for more than double a “true gem” BGS 9.5. A “true gem” 9.5 sells for more than 50% more, but largely the same when containing both a 9 and 10 sub-grade (effectively cancelling out)

Is PSA 7 GOOD?

NM 7 (Near Mint): A PSA NM 7 is a card showing slight surface wear visible only upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register although a minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only.

Are PSA graded cards worth more?

Only certain cards in certain condition will see a significant boost in value if graded by PSA. Generally, the older a card is and the better its condition, the more it makes sense to have it graded from a valuation standpoint. Especially if it's a Hall of Famer or other star player.

How do you get your OC grade?

Off-Center (OC) - The standard centering for a card to be a PSA 9 or PSA 10 is 60/40. If a card has perfect corners, perfect surface, perfect edges, perfect color, etc. but isn't centered it may still grade PSA 9 (OC). This means that had the centering been better the card would be a PSA 9, maybe even a PSA 10.

What does MK mean on a PSA card?

MK (Marks) – Any and all cards with writing, ink marks, pencil marks, etc. or evidence of the impression left from the act of writing will be designated “MK.”

What does PSA 7 mean?

PSA is secreted into seminal fluid in high concentration and it is also found in low concentration in blood. PSA levels under 4 ng/ml are generally considered normal, while levels over 4 ng/ml are considered abnormal. PSA levels between 4 and 10 ng/ml indicate a risk of prostate cancer higher than normal.

Will PSA grading prices go down?

PSA recently announced that its Standard grading service would reopen to collectors, at a new price point of $100 per card. Recall that PSA shut down everything aside from its premium grading services in early 2021.

What is the cheapest card grading company?

Beckett Grading Services (BGS)

Very well respected in the industry, long-time competitor of PSA. Pricing ranges from about $20 in the economy with no sub-grades all the way up to $250 premium with sub grades.

Can you grade cards yourself?

Self-grading allows collectors to get an idea of the general condition a card is actually in. They can then get a better estimate of what grade it might receive upon submission. Corners and edges that, to the naked eye, appear sharp, may not be when viewed under magnification.

Is there a card centering app?

FIRST EVER DIGITAL CENTERING APP! CHECK THE CENTERING OF YOUR CARDS NOW! AVAILABLE NOW in BOTH the APPLE AND ANDROID STORE!

Is there an app to grade cards?

EZ Grade is a mobile card grader that fits in your pocket. It's a great tool to have to “pre grade” your cards, or if you are looking for the perfect set of cards to send in. The app will give scores and evaluate the corners and centering on each card and determine the potential value of a card within seconds.

Is Beckett 9.5 good?

BGS is preferred for newer cards mostly. However, Beckett is tougher on grading and a BGS 9.5 is just not as good as a PSA 10 or even PSA 9. Plus, the BGS cardholders are slightly bigger than PSA's holders, which might become a problem for those who don't have a lot of space.

Is Beckett or PSA better?

While PSA gets the lion's share from consumers, Beckett Grading Services is no slouch in the grading industry either. This company has two advantages over its main competitor: a better-looking label and a faster turnaround time. Most BGS slabs sport a multi-detail label at the top.