However, I have a Japanese promo card that has a VERY noticeable print line and it got a PSA 10. I've also seen several other pokemon cards with print lines that received 10's at PSA (as well as BGS and CGC). It was like a roller line just barely visible on the back of the card.
But its also not fully clear if it was the flaw on the back or a combination of the back & front that made it a 9 grade. Assume that PSA or another company will factor it in unless it gets overlooked or missed and that it would probably prevent PSA 10 for example. How Do Print Lines Affect Pokemon Card Grading? In this informative video, we will discuss the impact of print lines on Pokémon card grading and how they can influence a card's overall value.
For collectors, understanding print lines-what they are, how they occur, and why they exist-can lead to a deeper appreciation of the cards they collect. While print lines may impact the value and grade of a card, they are also part of what makes each card unique. How bad are print lines? GRADINGWhen you click links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission.
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I've seen cards graded CGC 9.5 with a print line, but when it was cross-over to PSA, it failed to get a 10. Does it matter where the print line is located and how it affects the eye appeal. I imagine any print lines directly down the middle of the Pokemon would detract.
A line directly on the border would be very noticeable. If the card is straight from a booster pack, you'll primarily be checking for print lines. A print line is a straight line often across the foil area of the card.
Print lines have become much more common in the past year. Also check for any blemishes, ink dots, or other printing errors. An example of print lines.
An example of print lines. How much a print line will affect the PSA grade will depend on how bad or severe it is. If the line is light and quite faint, you might get as much as a 9.
But if multiple lines interfere with the image, you may get something like a 3 or 4. Defects that affect the whole print run but vary in severity will also be evaluated based on the severity of the defect. A good example of this is holo roller lines on earlier Pokémon cards.
Some cards show with more than one, and some have heavier lines than others.I hope this helps!