Print lines negatively affect the grade, they are a misprint but not desirable as they take away from the aesthetic beauty of the card. Still, it's a very rare card you have there so getting it graded isn't a bad idea. How do PSA see these style of print lines in regards to grading, otherwise mint cards no marks but significant print lines.
The squirtle has top to bottom on the reverse holo. The one with the line on the rear of the card is a different card but how is it graded if its on the rear. Has anyone graded with this type of defect? 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. When you get a new pack of Pokémon or baseball cards, you may notice something when you open them. There's a line or two running vertically or horizontally over the card's face.
What's more, you hit the jackpot with one of the cards. Do print lines affect? Unfortunately, print lines will affect grading. Actually, any defect on the card will influence its grade.
If there are many lines. 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. A card with a print line will most likely drop to a 9, with severe ones (multiple print lines) dropping to 8.
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. Generally if a specific card has a reoccurring issue throughout its print, it would be overlooked. These Pikachu promos all had print lines.
Surface: Hold the card below a lighting source and slowly move it, focusing on the reflection. 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. Hi, I was just wondering if a faint print line on the backs of cards like this would affect the grade? The card looks perfectly authentic, but there's a blue dashed/dotted line that runs horizontally through the middle of the back of the card (see attached image, you'll need to click on the image to see the line).