I want to show you my newest sports card...

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by tatorhog

I haven’t submitted one not have I really been interested in them. Grading is same as a card. They put a numerical grade on it for condition, which also includes (what I assume is) a guarantee of integrity against having been searched and resealed.

Some graded packs go for serious cheddar.

I guess I still don’t understand how a pack of cards could be considered gem mint unless they consider every card to be a gem mint that are in the pack.

[tatorhog]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

I guess I still don’t understand how a pack of cards could be considered gem mint unless they consider every card to be a gem mint that are in the pack.

For a wax pack, they look at the seal on the back, the tightness of the wrapper itself, etc...I don't know all the criteria that goes into it, but its just an evaluation of the condition of the pack of cards itself.

From the psa site itself
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PSA authenticates both wax and cello packs but does not authenticate Tallboy or Rack Packs.
A series of PSA graders review your packs for authenticity and seal. If genuine and unopened, PSA looks for evidence of resealing, repairing and alterations.
If your packs pass these two steps, PSA grades the condition of each pack on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best. Wear to corners and edges of the wrapper, or staining and toning of the wrapper, will contribute to the grade.
After grading, PSA encapsulates each pack in its own extra thick, tamper-evident case. A label within the case displays the pack's pertinent information and unique certification number.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by tatorhog

For a wax pack, they look at the seal on the back, the tightness of the wrapper itself, etc...I don't know all the criteria that goes into it, but its just an evaluation of the condition of the pack of cards itself.

From the psa site itself
******

PSA authenticates both wax and cello packs but does not authenticate Tallboy or Rack Packs.
A series of PSA graders review your packs for authenticity and seal. If genuine and unopened, PSA looks for evidence of resealing, repairing and alterations.
If your packs pass these two steps, PSA grades the condition of each pack on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being best. Wear to corners and edges of the wrapper, or staining and toning of the wrapper, will contribute to the grade.
After grading, PSA encapsulates each pack in its own extra thick, tamper-evident case. A label within the case displays the pack's pertinent information and unique certification number.

WOW.

Thanks for finding this.