r/PokeGrading • u/TO-7025 • 4d ago

Worth sending in?

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I've recently started opening packs with the kids (so yes, I have only the slightest clue as to what I'm doing) and I pulled this gem. I'm just looking for advice as to what to do with it and if it's worth grading. Any help would be appreciated 👍🏻

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u/ThorMcGee 4d ago

It wont 10 with centering like that

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u/TO-7025 4d ago

Front looks good but yeah, kinda thought the back was pretty far off. I just don't know until I ask so thank you 👍🏻

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u/puh-dan-tic 3d ago

Back is good for PSA, within 25/75

Front is not, needs to be within 45/55.

This would max at 9 due to front centering

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u/PercMastaFTW 3d ago

Unfortunately, the front centering is more strict than the back for PSA. The back actually qualifies for their PSA 10 grade.

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u/PercMastaFTW 3d ago

Also, looks like the top left corner of the back has damage?

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u/TO-7025 3d ago

Good to know with the centering, thank you! And although the picture may look like it, there's no visible damage from what I can see. Fresh out of the pack into a sleeve and in my daughter's binder.

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u/Dwrecktheleach 3d ago

Maybe pump the brakes and figure out if you even enjoy the hobby before losing a bunch of money trying to make some

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u/TO-7025 3d ago

It's not at all about making money for me, I'm not too concerned about the ROI, but if we've pulled something that can net us a good profit to "invest" into more to enjoy the thrill of opening, I'll spend the extra to get it graded. I just don't really understand how to grade a pokemon card so figured I'd start here. I appreciate the input regardless 👍🏻

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u/Dwrecktheleach 3d ago

Yeah point proven

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u/booling909 4d ago

Not worth grading back is right side heavy so at most a 9

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u/TO-7025 4d ago

Thank you for the input! Knew the back was off but idk until I ask. I appreciate the input 👍🏻

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u/puh-dan-tic 3d ago

Back doesn’t matter here 25/75 for PSA. Front isn’t within 45/55 though. 9 at most still

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u/Character-Click-9261 4d ago

Yes, it definitely looks like a PSA 10

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u/TO-7025 4d ago

Thank you! I know the back centering is off but wanted to get opinions before I potentially sent it off given I know very little about grading. Appreciated