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Surging Sparks(SSP) #277/217

Special Illustration Rare • 2024 • English

1000-Point Score: 959

9.5

GEM MINT

CEN

9.25

COR

9.75

EDG

SUR

9.5

Graded by

@sorbeetle

Grade-Limiting Factor

Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

9.5

corners

9.5

edges

surface

9.5

Notable Defects (1)

Front(Front)

Image is shifted slightly to the top and left.

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

45/55

Top/Bottom

45/55

Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right

55/45

Top/Bottom

48/52

Grade9.5

Summary

This card is in outstanding pack-fresh condition with near perfect edges, corners, and surface. The only noticeable imperfection is a slight centering shift on the front. It is a strong candidate for a top grade.

Worth Grading

Submit to PSA for best value

Raw value$275

Graded value (at 9.5)$950

~$20

Grading cost

+$655

Net profit

+238%

ROI

PSA is slightly more lenient on centering than BGS or CGC, allowing up to a 60/40 split on the front for a GEM MINT 10. Given the immaculate edges and corners, it has an excellent chance at scoring a PSA 10.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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