Few things in card collecting are more deflating than pulling what you thought was a chase card, sending it to PSA, and getting back a 9 instead of a 10 because of centering. By the time the slab arrives, the money is spent and the disappointment is real. The fix
Choosing where to send your cards for grading isn't a decision to make lightly. PSA, BGS, and CGC are the three biggest names in card grading, and while their grades all look similar from a distance, the standards behind them - especially when it comes to centering -
A PSA 10 is the holy grail for modern card collectors. The label "Gem Mint" on the slab can multiply a card's value many times over, and that single grade often makes the difference between an investment and a curiosity. But before sharp corners, clean surfaces,
If you've ever pulled a card you thought was perfect, only to have it come back from PSA with a 9 instead of a 10, the culprit was probably centering. Centering is the single most overlooked factor in card grading, and it's also the one collectors