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Crease
Also known as: Bent, Fold, Ding
A crease is a fold, bend, or wrinkle mark in a card's surface that creates a visible line or disruption in the cardstock. Creases are permanent and significantly reduce both a card's grade and its value. A card with a crease typically cannot grade higher than PSA 4 or PSA 5, even if all other aspects of the card are excellent. Creases often form from cards being stored improperly in pockets, shoeboxes, rubber-banded together, or bent during handling.
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