Hello all

**TarHeelBred** · 06-26-2012, 07:52 PM

Hi! I have recently dusted off the old card book from when I was a kid and forgot how much fun I used to have collecting cards! My oh my how the game has changed. Over the past few weeks I have picked up a few boxes of more up to date cards as well as a few eBay purchases. I look forward to reading through these forums on a regular basis and maybe picking up a few gems. The one question I have, and if I need to ask this in another section please do not hesitate to point me elsewhere, is when I decide I would like to send off a couple of cards for grading, the centering aspect is taken from the card being centered on the penny sleeve or the top loader? This may seem like a silly question but I can't seem to find the info on this.

Thanks in advance!

**Greengoblin782** · 06-26-2012, 08:52 PM

Hey Ricky, Welcome to SCF. Thanks for Joining! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Matthew.

**the_future** · 06-26-2012, 09:46 PM

Welcome to SCF!

The centering doesn't have to do with the penny sleeve or toploader. The centering grade is based off of the border surrounding the main image on the card.

9.5 centering vs 8.5 centering

See how the red on the bottom and top of the Kareem is not even like it is on the Aguirre? You might need to zoom in on the picture in order to see the difference.

I hope that helps.

**shrewsbury** · 06-26-2012, 09:48 PM

Welcome to the SCF, you will find all the information you need in the forums, in fact more than you will ever need.

**TarHeelBred** · 06-26-2012, 09:49 PM

thanks for the reply and the information!

**rainman67ko** · 06-26-2012, 10:01 PM

Hi Ricky and Welcome to SCF!

Already you are receiving good info on the centering and grading aspect of the hobby!

I hope you enjoy your time on SCF and are able to expand your collection.

=Kevin