smpratte - Pokemon PSA Grading Standards - Charizard Base Set PSA 5-10

[@MorganGriffithDavid]

This is the video I've been praying someone would make. Thank you! It's really informative, and will definitely help me when looking at cards I've pulled fresh.

[@jennifer9084]

Thanks for this comprehensive look at psa grading. I always wondered what the lower graded cards looked like.

[@Draby-]

Great insight on this, new to this and was wondering what to look for before sending in cards for grading. This helps out a lot thanks!

[@Packcheese12]

man after taking a refresher on stats on reliability and validity it should be common knowledge to people that things are rarely if ever "perfect" usually error but it all depends on how much. Great video.

[@smpratte]

Thanks! Are you a member of E4? If not it would be right up your alley!

[@Packcheese12]

Yeah I joined E4 around the time evolutions came out and took a little break to focus on school, but I have more free time now and enjoy reading the threads about up coming sets and what people are collecting themselves. I just need to send some of my cards off to be graded now to fully jump in the hobby.

[@smpratte]

Sounds good! I was going to say you would fit right in!

[@howslifeaustin]

very well explained. thank you!

[@emmaishida4386]

Thank you for uploading this. I did try and grade the new SR Mewtwo from shining legends, but it had whiting on the back. I was so annoyed since I just pulled it from a pack and sleeved it.

[@djclubsandwich656]

The same thing happened to me, little white dots on the back of both of the ones I pulled.

[@moop2644]

Great video. Always wanted to know how the cards would grade since I'm not a grader, but have a huge collection and am thinking about grading them...now i know what to look out for!

[@SK8R43]

At the end of the day, it really is up to the grader. No grading is 100% consistent. Ive seen PSA 10 cards with flaws and 8-9 cards that literally look perfect. This is why id prefer BGS since they are more strict with grading and do sub grades so you can tell exactly whats wrong with the cards and not just take a guess based on the day the grader was having.

[@oydina-leebanks534]

hey smpratte how about a single print line that is hard to see? and how often do the graders follow their centering rule? on there site it says a psa 10 is allowed a 55/45-60/40 on the front and 75/25 on the back and im sure ive seen a lot of centering in this range on a flawless card that still got a 9.. whats your experience with this?

[@elusiveart530]

I recently bought a PSA graded 9 base set charizard. Very happy. Something I’ve always wanted

[@hendohoopz4317]

Amazing video and perfect advice and tips for anyone looking to understand grading and pokemon cards more 👍🏻

[@ThaDirtyG]

I’m late to this but even in 2021 this video was incredibly helpful!

[@siriusblack983]

Hey Question what grade you think a card would receive if the only defect was a centering problem? A significant off centering. I have a bunch of Evolution Zards and they are all perfect condition but since the 1st batch of evolution had a terrible centering problem.

[@smpratte]

It depends on the degree of off-centering. Typically it will be reduced to a 9. But if it is very severe, it could earn an 8.

[@ImVeryBrad]

Sirius Black sometimes you can get a mint 9 (oc) if the only defect is centering

[@swoopthescripter7771]

Keep up the good work

[@Joel_ortiz2001]

I was told the back on mine is off centered. How does it look like when it’s off centered?

[@JzeroN]

If that is a high 8 low 9 why doesn't PSA issue more 8.5s? I've seen a few.

[@ProfessorOakenshield]

Hey smpratte I was wondering where you get your card stands from? Thanks!

[@smpratte]

They are on ebay. I think ultra pro lucite stands. They aren't expensive either!

[@ProfessorOakenshield]

smpratte wonderful! Thanks for the speedy response :)

[@Matt.Reardon]

How would factory silvering effect a grade? Also, what about an english card with a flawless back, but scratching on the holo?

[@mAcroFaze]

I know that most people would go for buying into PSA 9 or PSA 10's when it comes to any holo, but I do wonder if PSA 8's will begin to climb in price, especially when it comes to Base Set Charizard of course..!

[@DurzoBlunts]

How do you feel about the new 8.5 grading by PSA? yay or nay?

[@shanebell1]

what if super light holo scratches and one teeny part thats white thats hard to see were the only issues? u think it could get a 9 or a 10?

[@ProVoK]

Depends if the centering is not perfect you might get a 8

[@ProVoK]

But if perfect centering you have a good chance at getting a 9 or 10

[@shanebell1]

do u think 8s could regrade to a 10?

[@jorgerodriguez1901]

Hey Scott you are right you i bought a burning shadows pack from Wal-Mart it was just sitting their and i paid for it and open it when i got home and got a full art trainer Guzma and the back edges had a lot of whiting on it I'll show ya I'll look you up if you have a Facebook

[@elusiveart530]

Do you have a PSA 9 graded base set 2 Charizard?

[@lordarceus8460]

How much does the card at 9:50 go for?

[@greggianfrancesco7386]

I likes ur video and the part about upping the rating. I used ksa on 200+ pack pulled cards never used and so far only have 3. I swear the few that didn't get it is because it was a charizard. Could PSA do on site reviews at a comic or card convention

[@samkelly6064]

Where do you get your stands from?

[@smpratte]

They are on ebay. I think ultra pro lucite stands.

[@samkelly6064]

smpratte thank you :)

[@Goodman0927]

What is the value of the W stamp chameleon?

[@Pompey_blue]

I swear I've been on the fence sending stuff in looking at this I must have all 9 or 10 ratings. This is mad I'm trying it.

[@Pompey_blue]

Got my cards back after 13 months!! 2 8s, 3 9s and 12 10s!!!! Also rewatching this the psa 9 charizard had a horrible dirt mark on the front. Wierd.

[@DeeJaysWord]

if its below a 7 its not worth grading imo. Adds no premium to the price

[@pokegymmaster0596]

Good video

[@Lionidis87]

Can you message me? I'm new to collecting and I'm about to make my first shadowless charizard purchase. I'd like to know your opinion on condition and value if possible. I have pictures.

[@dark_antihero]

people really gotta take care of their holos when they get it from a pack. even when i buy 2016 cards they come up with chipped up back

[@ProVoK]

That dark char melon should be a psa 9 the centering is off on the back

[@mekketabo]

wow so all my old pokemon cards are 1's and 2's, so sad

[@wk1453]

By and large

[@noble6947]

this is BS because i have some 9s that are scratched on the holo and a couple white dents on the back i hate PSA lol

[@CommanderWiggins]

Anything that involves humans will have variation. Until PSA invents an algorithm that can judge cards, there will be inconsistencies.

[@noble6947]

very true lol but the amount of times I've seen it happen and the way they sometimes handle cards there are ways to go around to try and help prevent this more often

[@nydannyboy88]

10x Buy in large 🤣

[@Mahatheyew]

I think it's "By and Large"

[@nydannyboy88]

Matthew you think.. SM which is it?

[@Mahatheyew]

google 'by and large' 1. on the whole; everything considered.

[@nydannyboy88]

Matthew I'll take your word for it

[@crunkjuice29]

I have a chance to get a shadowless base set lot consisting of at least psa graded 8 charizard,blastiose,venasuar,zapdos,mewtwo non 1st ed and then there are like 10 other holo shadowless cards some 1st ed all in really good condition for $600 should i get it please let me know.

[@jdudsify]

get it