Blastoise

TCGPal

Celebrations: Classic Collection(celebrations-classic-collection-pokemon) #2/102

Classic Collection • 1995, 96, 98 • English

1000-Point Score: 920

MINT

CEN

COR

EDG

SUR

9.5

Graded by

@marquez408

Avondale

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back corners and edges show minor whitening

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

9.5

8.5

corners

9.5

edges

9.5

8.5

surface

9.5

Notable Defects (4)

Back(Back)

Minor edge whitening/touch

minor

Back(Back)

Minor whitening

minor

Back(Back)

Very slight whitening

minor

Back(Back)

Light edge wear/whitening

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

52/48

Top/Bottom

50/50

Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right

60/40

Top/Bottom

55/45

Grade8.5

Summary

The card presents beautifully on the front with near-perfect centering and sharp corners. The primary flaws are located on the back, specifically minor whitening on the top corners and along the bottom edge, limiting the overall grade to a 9.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$18

Graded value (at 9)$41

~$20

Grading cost

+$3

Net profit

+17%

ROI

Due to the low raw value of the Celebrations Blastoise and the high likelihood of receiving a 9 due to back whitening, the grading fees would likely exceed the value added. A PSA 9 currently sells for around $15-$20.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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