Cards in practically perfect condition receive the coveted “Gem Mint” rating, which raises its value further.After being graded, the card is sealed in a hard protective case and officially labeled with its grade. The higher the number grade, the more a card is worth. If you determine a card is worth selling, you may want to consider having it professionally authenticated and graded.The most popular third-party grading service is PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) and there are other well-known services such as BGS (Beckett Grading Services) and SCG (Sports Card Guarantee).Having a card graded mainly serves to gauge its condition on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. These flaws are less impactful on value and are usually only factored in when having the card professionally graded. Then there are minor imperfections, such as centering and chipping, that are a result of how well the card was printed. This kind of damage can severely lower the value of a card. There are obvious flaws such as scratches, bends, and tears, usually caused by playing with the cards or not storing them properly. Any card you think may have value should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept out of direct sunlight to preserve its condition.Ī perfect mint or near-mint condition card will usually sell for full price, while any flaws will cause it to lose value. If you find this in your collection, you're quids in.Once you’ve figured out which cards in your collection are rare enough to consider selling, the next step is to assess their condition. Still, 'significantly less' in this context still means almost $500 more than the second most valuable Pokémon card. The ones you see in the news are often PSA 9 or 10, but most don't tend to get that grade, meaning most sell for significantly less. While first editions can sell for thousands more than second editions, their value more depends on the quality and PSA-grading of the card.
There are two printed versions of Shadowless cards – first editions can be identified by the First Edition symbol under the bottom left corner of the art, while second editions, while still Shadowless, do not have the same mark. This is the one that regularly makes the news, with some auctions for it going up into the hundreds of thousands for a verified pristine copy. Of course, there's no Pokémon card that is more sought-after than a shadowless Base Set Charizard. #1 – Base Set Charizard (Shadowless Holo), $2032 This is a first edition print, identifiable by the stamp to the.
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