Does card fading effect PSA grading?

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This just turned up and surprisingly the right side of the card is quite faded. I hadn’t expected this as couldn’t see it so clearly in the pictures and video provided prior to purchase. As it’s a new cert I’m slightly surprised it managed to get a 10, but am naive to grading requirements and so am looking for some clarity. Have provided a picture next to another recent expedition card purchase.

As I’m in the land of fakes just want some clarity before funds are released. If it is completely legit just a “weaker 10” I’d take responsibility as the buyer quite happily.

Any response appreciated!

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Some will say it’s damaged, some will say it’s a sun-induced ink error variant. PSA gave it a 10, it must be ok :sweat_smile::person_tipping_hand:

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Typically fading leads to a lower grade at PSA. I am guessing that they missed it.

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Do I have to say the line :upside_down_face:

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You do not haha! I really couldn’t see the issue well until the card was in hand unfortunately.

Fortunately I’ve spoken with the seller who accepts it should have been mentioned and offered a refund.

Thanks for the replies and I’ll be much more careful in future

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That one looks like it’s been in a slab for 90% of the time since the card was released, so it’s very likely to have faded in the slab.

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The good part is the seller is willing to work with you. Sometimes grading companies miss things like this.

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I agree. I actually didn’t mention a refund, the seller offered, which was very nice of him. Will be keeping an eye out for a clean copy in the meantime.

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