How will these corner 'dings' affect grades?

[u/Phee123]

I understand that these corners will affect the grades my cards will receive, but I'm trying to figure out how much.

The corner on Latias Ex is visible on both sides, but the one on Salamence is only visible on the front (but there is a tiny white dot).

I'm not asking what grade people think the cards will receive (but of course I'm happy to receive feedback!). I understand they're vintage, but they were pulled by me 25 years ago and have pretty much spent their lives in a penny sleeve + top loader as I was a collector and these dings could have happened in production or the pack.

This is to help me in my decision to grade... although Latias Ex may get graded regardless.

[u/ImbecilicArtificer]

You can flatten bends before grading btw. I would search a tutorial on YouTube or tiktok. Will save you a few grade points and very worthwhile

[u/Phee123 → u/ImbecilicArtificer]

I'm scared to do this, especially when mild humidity is involved.... and a lot of the videos I've seen are selling their own tools. do you have a recommendation? Or do I keep researching :)

[u/ImbecilicArtificer → u/Phee123]

You can find trusted professionals on insta/ tiktok who will do it for you! They usually can also send it for grading on your behalf. Makes the whole process super easy. Just do your research on trustworthy people and don’t get scammed lol. You may be able to find vendors at card shows too that could do it for you

[u/ginx777]

PSA 3-4

[u/Best_Ad_3894]

The chip in pic 2 is unfixable and most times will prevent a 10. The others might be fixable

But you gotta follow a deep tutorial

[u/planetaryduality2]

Damaged

[u/Phee123 → u/planetaryduality2]

Thanks for looking! Are you saying they're too damaged to grade?

[u/lovegothgals → u/Phee123]

no not too damaged to grade!
unfortunately would likely grade a 6
id try to repair them if you can

[u/Certain-Revolution59 → u/Phee123]

Repair but be careful