I pretty much have no experience with PSA grading, so I apologize if I seem ignorant on the matter, but I don’t think this should be a 10. It has obvious damage on the bottom left of the back of the card (see 6th picture). From my understanding, PSA 10 doesn’t necessarily mean “literally no flaws”, but I think that’s too much damage to deserve a 10.
edit: Corrected picture number from 5th to 6th
It does seem like it has too much damage, but I don’t have a lot of experience either.
It seems only those two white spots on the back. The card appeal on the front is flawless and that’s what is more important for PSA when grading, I believe. Yes it is a borderline 10, but a 10 nonetheless. It is nice that the seller shows the back so the buyer can decide.
I believe the white spot on the back, not on the edges, is in the case.
imo strong 9, weak 10. I’d be disappointed if I bought it without seeing the back beforehand.
I would grade it a 9, but I’ve definitely seen 10’s that are worse (anyone see the 1st Ed Feraligatr and Heracross floating around). Personally, I’d be ok with owning this one.
That sure is strange, definitely shouldnt be a 10.
Over 90% of the edges are fine and the rest of the card looks great. Unless there’s a surface problem we can’t see it looks like an easy 10.
I would have mentally prepared my self for a psa 9 with that card, i guess it’s a lucky submission. I do have an 8 that looks better than that, which i will be showcasing to efour sometime this year.
Examples like these always give a big confidence boost about the cards in my submission stack. The grader could have given a 9 if they so chose to, but the 10 is also totally feasible if all other parameters are in spec. Rejoice, as this is a sign of mercy by our PSA overlords!
Some of your 10s will be weak. Some of your 10s will be solid. And some of your 10s should crossover to BGS Pristine. It’s just a fact of life. Don’t blame the seller. If you end up not liking the card, resell it and look for a better 10.
I actually think the centering is beautiful 
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Don’t fall for the joker
Or hope for the spade
Always buy the card
Not only the given grade
This sounds like it belongs on a pillow in needlepoint.
I see a strong trend questioning PSA10’s at the moment.
Yes, there is a white dot. Could be dust particle, could be damage. But nonetheless, the PSA professional grader gave it a 10. People should stop looking for PRISTINE straight-10’s (especially for the normal PSA10 pricing). If the grader gave it a 10 the card is with in all parameters set by PSA. And don’t forget; a part of the grade is also appeal.
The thing is, PSA dropping the ball on not giving 9.5’s. This card (and many other questionables at the moment) should be 9.5’s while they are given a 10. They should really start doing this. They’ve been giving 7.5’s and 8.5’s a while a go and stopped doing it, but I think it would be a great thing if they start doing so.
It’s a beautiful card, with a mark on the back. And I really don’t know anyone that has a whole with PSA graded cards all showing the back side.
I agree with all of this. So many overlook the value given to eye appeal. Thanks for pointing that out.
As far as PSA going with a 9.5, I’m afraid it’s way too late for that. Almost 20 million 9s and 10s are out there and could be delegitimized.
Exactly. The 9.5 will never come, it’s to late for it. But we should respect the grade that has been given.
The eBay seller probably just selling because of the mark (which we are not clear off what it is) being disappointed the card isn’t a ‘strong’ 10.
How anyone can be saying it’s a definite 9 with those low quality pics is beyond me.
I would say no way it deserves to be classified as being gem mint with that damage in the bottom left corner. I understand even pack fresh cards do have some whitening sometimes cuz of the way it was packaged or cut from factory, but that looks to be more than that. PSA 9 in my opinion but not a 10.
This is true. Hard to be decisive without card in hand and going only by those pictures.
The only logical, and reasonable thing for PSA to do is simply recall all the 9 and 10 grade pokemon cards.Then they need to regrade them all just to make sure…it really is the easiest and only way to resolve this situation we are having.