Surfing Pikachu PSA Mint 9 OC

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Hi,

My 1997 Corocoro Surfing Pikachu was graded Mint 9 OC by PSA. I’m assuming OC stands for off-center. I believe this is a fairly common printing error. Does having the grade qualified like this makes the card’s value lower or a bit higher?

How much would be a reasonable price to sell this card?

Thanks.

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On eBay, PSA 9 off center Charizard $5,000 or best offer. He’s probably wanting around PSA 9-10, value.

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I think it depends on personal preference. There may be people who like their card without any qualifiers as well as there may be others who think off-centered cards are more desirable. That Charizard has been listed for ages by the way. I would just ask the same as you would on a regular copy and see what happens…

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I see off center cards as incomplete. If I buy one off center graded card, I know it would be impossible to complete that set (off center). I say try to complete the set, all off center and graded. Look for listings that you could grade yourself. I know a complete set would spark my interest.

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(OC) Off Center is considered a significant flaw which is the reason for the qualifier. As a collector, I’m not interested in owning cards with qualifiers.

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I echo this sentiment.

I would personally find any OC graded card very undesirable. It would keep me from purchasing the card in all cases.

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Ya it would almost be better for it to be an 8 instead of a 9 OC I would think. I agree that the qualifiers are annoying. So are the half grades like 8.5 or 9.5 for collectors.

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Thanks for all your input. It’s good to know what other collectors think. I’d probably keep the card in the collection for now as my only misprint card.

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And you shouldn’t take my opinion, or anyone else’s, as a criticism on the piece. You’ve got a nice card either way. And having essentially a “perfect misprint” has some merit of its own. You should be happy with it for that reason.

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I’m happy with it notwithstanding the qualifier because it features my favourite Pokemon, it’s a Japanese release with the old back design, it’s 17 years old and still in mint condition. :blush: Can’t resist a Pika. :blush:

Always grateful to hear what you think. Thanks!

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I’d say any qualifier would drop value down about one full grade. With sports cards it may be 1 1/2 to 2 full grades.

BUT…there’s a trend right now. Some poke collectors like the OC’s so if I listed any of my 9 OC’s I’d probably tack on a little premium, but fully aware it may not hold that value.

Regarding the half grades: I love em if they’re an upgrade and hate em if they’re a down grade;) Wanna try building a tough set? Try an 8.5 set lol.

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Ya that’s why I don’t like the half grades. They make collecting the same grade set a pain. They can be fine for a standalone promo though.

In regards to the OP, if you like the card and are happy with it in your personal collection, then that’s awesome :blush: Like you said, it is a sweet Old back Japanese Pikachu card from the Pokemon glory days. :blush: