Hi all, just wondering how strongly very light surface scratches on holo cards are typically considered by PSA in grading. I have multiple cards that look perfect but when you shine a light on them and look from a particular angle, lots of super tiny scratches appear on the holo. Thanks for the help…

If you’re lucky a 9, likely 7/8 though.

How many is alot? This was predicted a 7. It’s in full sunlight which is going to show literally everything. [image]

This one predicted an 8 [image]

[image] jimmy: How many is alot? This was predicted a 7. It’s in full sunlight which is going to show literally everything. [image] Oh okay that’s good to hear. Most of my cards aren’t scratched up as much as this so maybe I am in 8-9 range. Were your predicted grades from Ludkins?

Yes they were from Ludkins. I guess the severity of the scratches play a part. That first Charizards scratches are fairly visible in normal lighting at any angle where as the second Charizard, the scratches only appear holding the card at an angle. I’m hoping it will get a 9 as it’s very nice oth…

[image] jimmy: Yes they were from Ludkins. I guess the severity of the scratches play a part. That first Charizards scratches are fairly visible in normal lighting at any angle where as the second Charizard, the scratches only appear holding the card at an angle. I’m hoping it will get a 9 as…

[image] krill: [image] jimmy: Yes they were from Ludkins. I guess the severity of the scratches play a part. That first Charizards scratches are fairly visible in normal lighting at any angle where as the second Charizard, the scratches only appear holding the card at an angle. I’m hoping…

Very Light Surface Scratches Grading

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