GEM-MT
PSA 10
Attributes include four sharp corners, and a front and back that are free of any impressions, indentations, or minor abrasions. The ticket must be free of staining; however, an allowance may be made for a slight printing imperfection, if it doesn't impair the overall appeal of the ticket. Ticket printing quality must be in the "Medium/Dark to Dark" range in order to qualify for this grade. Noticeable fading may prevent a ticket from reaching PSA 10 status. Centering must fall within approximately 55/45 to 60/40 or better.
MINT
PSA 9
Quality must be very close in nature to a PSA 10 but the following allowances may be made. Very light "touches" at one of the corners may be acceptable so long as the corner integrity remains intact. A slight surface "dimple" may be allowed if extremely limited.
NM-MT
PSA 8
A ticket of this quality will appear to be a PSA 9 at first glance but one of the following additional defects may be present. Very light "touches" at two to three corners, apparent to the naked eye, would be acceptable under this standard. A very slight surface abrasion or evidence of modest surface damage may be acceptable if limited. "Medium to Medium/Dark" printing is required.
NM
PSA 7
A ticket of this quality will appear to be a PSA 8 at first glance but one of the following additional defects may be present. Beyond light corner "touches" evident at up to all four corners, minor fraying may be present at up to two corners. The ticket may show slight staining in a limited area. Two light surface abrasions may be present. A minor printing defect may be acceptable.
EX-MT
PSA 6
Quality must be very close in nature to a PSA 7, but up to two of the following allowances may be made. Fraying may be present on up to three corners. A very light surface crease may be present. Two or three light surface abrasions may be present. Graphic or text may have slightly greater fading than in a PSA 7 example.
EX
PSA 5
A ticket of this quality may appear to be a PSA 6 at first glance, but up to two of the following additional defects may be present. Fraying may be present on up to all four corners. One to two light-to-medium surface creases may be present. The ticket may show some obvious staining in a limited area on the front or back.
VG-EX
PSA 4
A ticket of this quality will appear to be a PSA 5 at first glance, but up to two of the following additional defects may be present. Two to three light-to-medium surface creases may be present. A fold or full crease that does not cross the entire ticket may be present. Obvious mid-range to dark staining may show in limited areas.
VG
PSA 3
Quality must be close in nature to a PSA 4, but up to two of the following additional defects may be present. All corners and edges may exhibit noticeable wear. Surface quality may be subject to three or more light-to-medium creases. A full crease may extend over the entire ticket. Medium-to-heavy staining may exist.
GOOD
PSA 2
A PSA 2 must be close in nature to a PSA 3, but up to two of the following additional defects may be present. Two or more medium-to-heavy surface creases may be present. Up to two folds or full creases may exist. Multiple and deep surface scratching may exist. General wear and fading may be substantial.
FR
PSA 1.5
A PSA 1.5 will appear abused and exhibit significant flaws and damage, including wear on the edges and corners, surface creases, scratches, non-game related punctures and warping. Staining, paper loss, fading and damage may also be present.
PR-FR
PSA 1
A PSA 1 will appear heavily abused. The ticket's corners and edges may exhibit pronounced and extreme wear. Multiple creases, scratches, non-game related punctures and extreme warping may be present. Meaningful staining, paper loss, fading and damage may be present.
STUBS
Stubs
Same basic criteria apply with the additional tearing/removal factor of the audit or fan stub. The shape and severity of the tear may affect the final grade. Graders reserve the right not to render a grade on severely damaged stubs and apply the "AUTHENTIC" label instead.
