So tale as old as time, this was in some of my FILs stuff and we uncovered it as we were helping him move. He is a generous guy and gave it to us as we are both collectors. That said, we are looking to start a family and that is an expensive endeavor. So this is one item likely to go:(

To my eye the centering is OK to meh range, there is some whitening on the backside, and minor scratches on the front.

Outside of that i wouldnt be surprised to hear that i totally missed something outing this as a fake.

If anyone has grading advice please let me know; i have never sent a card in and have only heard horror stories of lost/stolen/damaged cards. Im also confused by all the grading tiers on PSA website.

There is a PSA in person event in my area in a few weeks so I may take it in there.

Sorry for the ramble and 8 pics!!! Happy to provide more if itd be helpful.

Wondering if it would count as damaged or if there is a category that a grading company could put it in that makes it a printing error rather than a damaged card?

And I know it always depends at the end of the day, but Iim curious about opinions as to whether this would make it worth more or less?

What do we think about this card? I kinda like the extra wear on the artwork - it looks like extra clouds 😅

(I love rotom lol)

Pulled this bad boy. Think it could land a 10?

Got this off a friend recently. Obviously not a high grade due to stains, whitening, edges, creases, etc. what do you think it would grade?

Card looks fine until you look at that back. Crazy tear... was really hoping for a PSA 1 - thoughts?

I really like the 25’ reprints

What grade would you predict PSA gives this?

Follow up form my post about a month ago. My son really loves this card and want to get it graded so it can be protected (https://www.reddit.com/r/PokeGrading/s/jwPbzDc30o)
We finally got the grade revealed and super excited to see the result.

Just sharing the great news. Pulled this Darkrai and submitted it on day of release.

Just pulled this from my 7th pack of Phantasmal Flames that I’ve ever ripped thus far. This is officially my favorite card. So pumped. Let me know your thoughts! I know centering is off but it’s perfect otherwise. I’ve seen some TAG and PSA’s get 9’s & 10’s with somewhat similar centering on eBay. Want to get other peoples’ opinions. Just got back into the hobby after having my childhood binder stolen and sold to a shop by a “friend” when I was younger lol so I’m excited to be getting back into this as an adult now 🤘🏼

Front is really clean

Back leaves a little to be desired

Just wondering what a guy might get if he sent it into PSA/ TAG. With/ without the mark and dings.

See linked post

New to the hobby. 11 year old pulled this as one of his first cards. Would you send it in? Centering is off some obviously, but we are newbies.

Hey all, I know that the special delivery zard is notorious for being off center but seeing what anyone’s thoughts are of unpacking it and sending it in for grading. Also not sure if anyone has experience with getting expedition cards graded but would also love some input on that as well

Super small whitening on top left wondering if it can still 10

I know that sending it in for grading would be pointless with that damage on the back. But curious how others might rate this? I know it’s the most impressive card in my collection otherwise.

In the end I really just collect for fun anyways! But there’s certainly a world where I would sell this card if there was a different card I was more interested in.

The gengar is my childhood card from 20+ years ago.

Hoping for 9.5s.

What do you guys think it will realistically grade at. A 5? I don't have a lot of experience with vintage cards.