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Blastoise EX - XY122

XY Promos(xy-promos-pokemon) #XY122

Promo • 2016 • English

1000-Point Score: 850

8.5
NM-MT+
CEN
8
COR
8.5
EDG
8.5
SUR
8.5

Graded by

@woomgi

Grade-Limiting Factor

Back centering and minor edge/corner whitening on the reverse.

Front vs Back Subgrades

centering
F
8.5
B
7.5
corners
F
9.5
B
8
edges
F
9.5
B
8
surface
F
9
B
8.5

Notable Defects (4)

Back(Back)

Noticeable left/right centering shift (approximately 70/30)

moderate
Back(Back)

Slight chipping and whitening along the top edge

minor
Back(Back)

Minor whitening and touches on multiple corners, most notably bottom right

minor
Front(Front)

Faint surface lines typical of promo packaging

minor

Front Centering

Left/Right
60/40
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade8.5

Back Centering

Left/Right
70/30
Top/Bottom
55/45
Grade7.5

Summary

This Blastoise EX promo presents beautifully on the front with strong colors, clean edges, and good eye appeal. The overall grade is held back primarily by off-center printing on the reverse and minor edge whitening on the back corners and top edge.

Not Recommended

Grading costs may exceed value gained

Raw value$232
Graded value (at 8.5)$372
~$20
Grading cost
+$120
Net profit
+52%
ROI

Due to the back centering and minor edge whitening, this card is likely to receive an 8 or 8.5. At this grade, the graded value does not significantly exceed the raw Near Mint value plus grading fees. It is best kept as a strong raw binder copy unless grading for a personal collection.

Analysis ConfidenceHigh

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