A Visual Guide to Centering

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I often see the question asked if a card is too off centered to be a PSA Gem Mint 10. So in an attempt to help, I’ve taken PSAs grading standards for a 10 and turned them into a visual guide.

…The image must be centered on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 55/45 to 60/40 percent on the front, and 75/25 percent on the reverse.
TOP: 60 BOTTOM: 40
LEFT: 60 RIGHT: 40 PERFECT - 50/50/50/50 LEFT: 40 RIGHT: 60
TOP: 40 BOTTOM: 60

Keep in mind that the centering shown is right at the borderline of PSAs standards for a 10.

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60/40 or 55/45 for PSA 10, why is there is range?
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I needed this so much…

Now that I think about it, PSA is pretty lenient on centering…

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This is extremely helpful for newbies like myself. Thanks heaps for taking the time to put it together visually. I will refer to this in future when PSA mis-grades my cards :wink:

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Good guide and pictures! V helpful for newer people grading on what to expect for psa 10s

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