I used mm not cm, sorry for the confusion in the video. There should be mm on a standard ruler, they're the little marks between the cm. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated@@Kevin-he3ew
Very informative Dustin. Always wondered the how & why behind the grading process. I usually do the measuring & card wiping but never have done the card math. 🤔🤪
Loved the video one question I have is for example a Jaylen Waddle 2022 mosaic how to you measure the borders on the front those mosaics have no borders . So what would PSA do to measure the front? …thanks Jim
So I looked at the 2022 waddle mosaic, and you should look at the white rectangle around his name on the bottom front. Measure the distance from the left edge to the end of the left side of the white rectangle. Do that to the right side too. Those distances should be the same for each side. As for top to bottom centering, I would measure the bottom edge to the bottom of the white box, and compare that number to the measurement of the top edge to the top part of the dolphins logo 🙌 Hope that helps! Thanks for viewing!
Another way people can do this is by buying one of the centering tools. It has a grid on it to allow you to just take the numbers and get the percentages. They are cheap, but they are very helpful.
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 Both work for sure. I just thought new people to grading would benefit from something where it’s just laid out for them with the card saying what numbers mean what centering. I also think that helps visualize it too.
Good stuff, always enjoy your videos...thanks for putting this out there. My question is similar to Beachlover...are there some cards that you just can't measure centering and just have to hope for the best or are you always able to find some reference point on the card? I'm thinking of like a '96-'97 Fleer Kobe Bryant that has no borders at all. Thanks again.
Usually you can always figure out a reference point. For example the 1996/97 fleer, I use the ‘fleer ‘96-97 rookie’ stamp on the top front 👍But when I do feel confused about a reference point, I usually go to eBay and search that card in a PSA 10. Then I match up my card to that PSA gem 10 photo, and see how it compares 🙌 Hope that helps! Thanks so much for the view and comment
Yes, I do 👍 Short answer is by buying raw cards and grading them through PSA. Then selling on eBay. My years of experience is also a key factor. Thanks for the view! 🙌
csg n sgc is 55/45, csg use to be 50/50 crazy, I seen apps that do the measuring n percentage but i couldnt find any free ones the ruler works, Bowman chromes n sapphires have a bad tilt sometimes, nice Luca I have no luca's, psa not gonna give ya any room on 86's!
Check the surface extra carefully…sometimes there are little dents, factory flaws, etc. But sometimes the grader just gets it wrong, ugh. Best of luck getting better grades in the future 🤞 Thanks for viewing!
I ask, and maybe I am just a dumb American that doesn’t use metric, but isn’t a centimeter like .4 inches? A lot of these boarders look smaller than half a centimeter
@@mholmesballer I meant Millimeters…really sorry for the confusion. I was trying to be speedy and I said the wrong thing. I always use millimeters when I measure cards 🙌 thanks for viewing!
In this vid I measured using Millimeters 👍 Sorry for the confusion…I made this vid too late at night 🤪
It says cm on the ruler. Not sure I'm understanding this correctly.
I used mm not cm, sorry for the confusion in the video. There should be mm on a standard ruler, they're the little marks between the cm. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated@@Kevin-he3ew
Very informative Dustin. Always wondered the how & why behind the grading process. I usually do the measuring & card wiping but never have done the card math. 🤔🤪
Thanks Gary! 🙌 I’ll keep putting out tip vids, and reveal vids. I have a fun order ready to pop any day sitting at QA2
Thanks for this video. Hit a gem 10 on all 20 of my cards in my order recently because of watching this video.
Love to hear that 🙌 Congrats, and great work. I appreciate the support, and I’m happy vid could help a little 👍
Very cool video. Lots of great information. Thanks for sharing!
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I appreciate that 🙌 I’ll do better tip vids throughout the year. Thanks for the support!
Loved the video one question I have is for example a Jaylen Waddle 2022 mosaic how to you measure the borders on the front those mosaics have no borders . So what would PSA do to measure the front? …thanks Jim
So I looked at the 2022 waddle mosaic, and you should look at the white rectangle around his name on the bottom front. Measure the distance from the left edge to the end of the left side of the white rectangle. Do that to the right side too. Those distances should be the same for each side. As for top to bottom centering, I would measure the bottom edge to the bottom of the white box, and compare that number to the measurement of the top edge to the top part of the dolphins logo 🙌 Hope that helps! Thanks for viewing!
Another way people can do this is by buying one of the centering tools. It has a grid on it to allow you to just take the numbers and get the percentages. They are cheap, but they are very helpful.
Centering tool is definitely a good option too 👍 I’m just old school and stick with my ruler 🤪 Thanks for the view and comment!
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 Both work for sure. I just thought new people to grading would benefit from something where it’s just laid out for them with the card saying what numbers mean what centering. I also think that helps visualize it too.
@@mc386106 that does sound way easier 😅
Good stuff, always enjoy your videos...thanks for putting this out there. My question is similar to Beachlover...are there some cards that you just can't measure centering and just have to hope for the best or are you always able to find some reference point on the card? I'm thinking of like a '96-'97 Fleer Kobe Bryant that has no borders at all. Thanks again.
Usually you can always figure out a reference point. For example the 1996/97 fleer, I use the ‘fleer ‘96-97 rookie’ stamp on the top front 👍But when I do feel confused about a reference point, I usually go to eBay and search that card in a PSA 10. Then I match up my card to that PSA gem 10 photo, and see how it compares 🙌 Hope that helps! Thanks so much for the view and comment
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 Makes sense, thanks again for doing this.
Interesting ruler rule and math. Had not seen that before. What's your take on that plastic card centering tool ive seen people use?
I don’t use one, but it sounds like a great tool to use. Centering is very important, so I’m all for anything that can help 👍
Yeah. If you google "card centering measuring tool" you will see some options. I wonder if people use it.
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I don’t remember what video is what but I thought you said you made a living off cards. Do you and how did you do it?
Yes, I do 👍 Short answer is by buying raw cards and grading them through PSA. Then selling on eBay. My years of experience is also a key factor. Thanks for the view! 🙌
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 no problem. I’ve been watching for a while. I don’t normally subscribe but I just subscribed to you recently.
@@cards.carter that means a lot that you subscribed 🙌 thanks so much. Should have more tip videos down the road
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 alright, thanks! I really enjoy watching the PSA reveal videos.
Is there a reason why you use a ruler instead of one of those centering tools?
No reason :) I’m just old school 😊 I just stick with what I know works for me. I’m sure the centering tools work even better 👍
csg n sgc is 55/45, csg use to be 50/50 crazy, I seen apps that do the measuring n percentage but i couldnt find any free ones the ruler works, Bowman chromes n sapphires have a bad tilt sometimes, nice Luca I have no luca's, psa not gonna give ya any room on 86's!
You’re right, psa gives no room on the 86’s, ugh. I didn’t know that about csg! That’s crazy they used to be 50/50. I agree with the 55/45 👍
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 yea they changed with the new slab 50/50 was impossible, but csg green 9's are good psa gems candidates because of it
I’ve sent perfectly centered cards with perfect corners and received sixes…. . So….it really makes me scratch my head.
Check the surface extra carefully…sometimes there are little dents, factory flaws, etc. But sometimes the grader just gets it wrong, ugh. Best of luck getting better grades in the future 🤞 Thanks for viewing!
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What is your point of reference?
Or do you mean millimeters
I ask, and maybe I am just a dumb American that doesn’t use metric, but isn’t a centimeter like .4 inches? A lot of these boarders look smaller than half a centimeter
Appreciate your guidance and your content!
@@mholmesballer I meant Millimeters…really sorry for the confusion. I was trying to be speedy and I said the wrong thing. I always use millimeters when I measure cards 🙌 thanks for viewing!
@@littlevictoriessportscards197 awesome, thank you sir! Makes sense and I appreciate the clarification. Aspiring to get some gems like you.
Good video but it shoul be mm and not cm;-)
You’re totally correct 👍 I always regretted saying that mistake in that video 🤪