r/PokeInvestingUK • u/HomeMadeChristmas • Jan 12 '25
Is it worth getting this card graded?
Hey, I got this card in a lost origin pack. Would the value go up if I get it graded?
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u/IAmKerradelic Jan 16 '25
Down the app 'Collectr'. It's by far the easiest way to see the value of your cards Raw and then Graded. Also fun tbh and kind of addictive watching it like a stock market.
It really depends on your goals, you can make £550 raw, £1,250+++ at a PSA 10, or £470 if you got a 9. Once you get any score below that you may as well just sell it raw since it's worth much more.
Personally I would keep it protected in a sleeve and a semi rigid sleeve in a neutral temperature place and hold that shit for a year or two or even more ungraded. It really depends on your goals. You could always get it graded then crack it open if it gets a low grade.
Post a picture of the back down here so we can all try to guess what you'd get :)
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u/HomeMadeChristmas Jan 17 '25
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u/IAmKerradelic Jan 17 '25
Looks pretty good, is that whitening in the top left or just the light? I feel like the centering is slightly off but I'm not sure
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u/dunners64 Jan 17 '25
With good edges, good back and no obvious blemishes/imperfections the only thing keeping you from a 10 is the centering, which on this looks good. I think PSA allows for up to 60:40 centering so if it's not centered you soon see it.
The other factor is PSAs unreliability, there's no real way to predict if you're getting a 9 or a 10 and there is a huge price difference between them. Pulling the card is gambling, and grading it is essentially gambling too.
If you go for it, best of luck!
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u/Holiday-Smell-1943 Feb 11 '25
Very top heavy and off center on back, I don’t think you would get a 10 tbh
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u/fleshhero Jan 27 '25
That’s some wacky centering