PSA 10 quality reference

[pokemonmaster556]

@fourthstartcg

I have several PSA 10 English full arts, and I can say that the quality of mine are about the same as @dragontype’s. I have a couple that are literally perfect, no wear anywhere, which is fantastic. I have a couple that are probably a little better than the ones pictured, but still have some quality issues if you look really closely. And last but not least I have one that is clearly not PSA 10 quality, at least to me. When I sent it in I was not sure it would even make the 9 mark. Worse quality than the ones pictured.

PSA 10s are not all perfect cards as I have found. But if they were, it would be near impossible to get English PSA 10s. I feel like if PSA did raise their standards, it would be counterproductive for the Pokemon hobby. PSA 10s would be worth way too much/too hard to get.

I entirely agree with this. And I don’t like grading full arts in English becaisebthe quality i get is worse than whats pictured ? Quality is poop. So I stick to my wotc English 1st editions. I have only got one psa 10 card from the newer series and it was a secret rare vs seeker. But I do like full art cards.

[KingPokemon]

@pokemonmaster556

@fourthstartcg

I have several PSA 10 English full arts, and I can say that the quality of mine are about the same as @dragontype’s. I have a couple that are literally perfect, no wear anywhere, which is fantastic. I have a couple that are probably a little better than the ones pictured, but still have some quality issues if you look really closely. And last but not least I have one that is clearly not PSA 10 quality, at least to me. When I sent it in I was not sure it would even make the 9 mark. Worse quality than the ones pictured.

PSA 10s are not all perfect cards as I have found. But if they were, it would be near impossible to get English PSA 10s. I feel like if PSA did raise their standards, it would be counterproductive for the Pokemon hobby. PSA 10s would be worth way too much/too hard to get.

I entirely agree with this. And I don’t like grading full arts in English becaisebthe quality i get is worse than whats pictured ? Quality is poop. So I stick to my wotc English 1st editions. I have only got one psa 10 card from the newer series and it was a secret rare vs seeker. But I do like full art cards.

For rarity and investment you’re better off with the WOTC 1st editions anyway.

[dragontype]

@darkrai now that’s one clean card and a very nice scan as well!!

[shizzlemetimbers]

@darkrai How’d you sneak that one through? Very nice!

[null_user]

This perfectly centered Meowth. *smh*

[KingPokemon]

Terrible mistake. A 9 oc would be worth more.

[ozenigma]

@KingPokemon

Terrible mistake. A 9 oc would be worth more.

Is a 9 (OC) really worth more?

[KingPokemon]

@ozenigma

@KingPokemon

Terrible mistake. A 9 oc would be worth more.

Is a 9 (OC) really worth more?

Not really but the way some sellers list those as errors and for premium dollars they must think so;)

[ozenigma]

@KingPokemon

@ozenigma

Is a 9 (OC) really worth more?

Not really but the way some sellers list those as errors and for premium dollars they must think so;)

Hahaha. You had me believing you lol

[churlocker]

@thorgene

This perfectly centered Meowth. *smh*

That is truly a gross oversight. Haha

[missingno]

Awesome, now I know that some cards I thought would get 9’s will actually get 10’s. This thread is very helpful. I was under the impression that the white spots on the back of the cards corners would mean they would not be GEM MINT.

[hisoka107]

@missingno

Awesome, now I know that some cards I thought would get 9’s will actually get 10’s. This thread is very helpful. I was under the impression that the white spots on the back of the cards corners would mean they would not be GEM MINT.

That’s the hardest part to understand. For english collectors the white shows up easily on edges and corners. Cards could rate 9.5 to 10 on BGS edges centering and surface but have 1 white corner and its a mint. I have several PSA 10s with corner whitening or edge wear (from factory) and still get 10. I have cards from the same booster box with the same centering, factory wear and surface condition yet very few or all will get 10s.

With BGS I can deduce what the grade each section got so that when I submit I have a number reference. With PSA its just centering and corners. If its perfectly centered with amazing corners they miss dents, creases and other things. It’s very frustrating.

[missingno]

@churlocker

@thorgene

This perfectly centered Meowth. *smh*

That is truly a gross oversight. Haha

@fourthstar what do you think about this one?

[missingno]

@hisoka107

@missingno

Awesome, now I know that some cards I thought would get 9’s will actually get 10’s. This thread is very helpful. I was under the impression that the white spots on the back of the cards corners would mean they would not be GEM MINT.

That’s the hardest part to understand. For english collectors the white shows up easily on edges and corners. Cards could rate 9.5 to 10 on BGS edges centering and surface but have 1 white corner and its a mint. I have several PSA 10s with corner whitening or edge wear (from factory) and still get 10. I have cards from the same booster box with the same centering, factory wear and surface condition yet very few or all will get 10s.

With BGS I can deduce what the grade each section got so that when I submit I have a number reference. With PSA its just centering and corners. If its perfectly centered with amazing corners they miss dents, creases and other things. It’s very frustrating.

Thats why im iffy about grading. Im afraid that I would be either surprised or disappointed way to often…This thread is very helpful nonetheless.

[areestee]

@dragontype

Hello guys! Notice a lot of you like to grade and collect the English full art cards. Thought I’d make this thread as a visual guide. Hopefully some of you find it useful!
the following Dragonite, Rayquaza, Gengar and Charizard are PSA 10.

Gotta say those are some amazing high res quality scans. Any chance you could share with us which scanner you used?

[missingno]

I’m willing to bet he used the EPSON perfection v37 @areestee

[dragontype]

@areestee

@dragontype

Hello guys! Notice a lot of you like to grade and collect the English full art cards. Thought I’d make this thread as a visual guide. Hopefully some of you find it useful!
the following Dragonite, Rayquaza, Gengar and Charizard are PSA 10.

Gotta say those are some amazing high res quality scans. Any chance you could share with us which scanner you used?

Of Course my friend!!! I used the Canon CanoScan 9000F Mark 2

This scanner cost a fair bit around 250 to 300 Aud. There are other scanners that can do the same thing for around 100 AUD

I didnt have much Knowledge about Scanners so I assumed that I needed this one to pull off high resolution Scans. It is nottrue though. this scanner cost alot because of its ability to scan old photographs and film to convert into high resolution images for restorative purposes.

The Epson V39 is an excellent choice for around 100 to 150 AUD and has Optical Resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi, which is excellent, all you need if you want to scan Cards or graded cards!

[dragontype]

This is A reference for Scizor Ex from
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[dragontype]

PSA 10 Shining Charizard 1st Edition Neo Destiny

[dragontype]

Latios Gold Star PSA 10 Reference