Charizard ex - 228/197 - SV03: Obsidian Flames

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Charizard ex - 228/197

SV03: Obsidian Flames(sv03-obsidian-flames-pokemon) #228/197

Hyper Rare • 2023 • English

1000-Point Score: 920

MINT

CEN

COR

9.5

EDG

9.25

SUR

9.5

Graded by

@boogie

Kanto Region

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back Centering

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering

9.5

8.5

corners

edges

9.5

surface

9.5

Notable Defects (2)

Back(Back)

Left/Right centering is noticeably shifted to the right, leaving a thicker left border (approx 60/40).

moderate

Back(Back)

Very slight, microscopic whitening speck near the corner.

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right

48/52

Top/Bottom

50/50

Grade9.5

Back Centering

Left/Right

60/40

Top/Bottom

50/50

Grade8.5

Summary

This Charizard ex Hyper Rare is a stunning card in excellent condition. The front presents flawlessly with exceptional color and surface quality. The overall grade is held back slightly by the left/right centering on the reverse and extremely faint edge wear on the back.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$47

Graded value (at 9)$106

~$20

Grading cost

+$39

Net profit

+83%

ROI

While this is a highly desirable Charizard card, the raw value is around $15-$25. Given the back centering, it is more likely to score a 9 than a 10. A PSA 9 currently sells for about $25-$35, meaning grading fees and shipping would likely eliminate any potential profit margins.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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