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Venusaur

Base Set 2(base-set-2-pokemon) #018/130

Holo Rare • 1999-2000 • English

1000-Point Score: 725

7
NM
CEN
9
COR
7
EDG
7.5
SUR
7.5

Graded by

@chin0

Phoenix

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Corners and Edges

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
9
B
9
corners
F
8.5
B
6
edges
F
9
B
6.5
surface
F
8
B
7.5

Notable Defects (3)

Back(Back)

Whitening visible on all four corners

moderate
Back(Back)

Whitening and minor chipping along the left and top edges

moderate
Front(Front)

Light scratching on the holographic foil typical of vintage cards

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
55/45
Top/Bottom
48/52
Grade9

Back Centering

Left/Right
45/55
Top/Bottom
50/50
Grade9

Summary

The card presents well on the front with decent centering and clean edges. However, the overall grade is held back by visible whitening on all four back corners and along the back edges, which is typical for moderately played vintage cards.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$79
Graded value (at 7)$79
~$20
Grading cost
$-20
Net profit
-25%
ROI

Given the noticeable back edge and corner wear, the card will likely grade around a 7. At this grade level, the cost of grading may outweigh or equal the premium it would add over its raw Near Mint/Lightly Played value.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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