This card is very condition critical since the 10 is so out of reach. Also there is one with a red print dot, while niche, its known enough that people request it.
I have a strong 9 listed, currently the only copy available, and I’m not considering anything under 1k:
I did an analysis of all WOTC 1st edition holo cards (excluding base set) and this card is obviously hard for the 10 but it is also the lowest % of PSA 9+10 for all the cards at an incredibly low 30.36% (Of all the Typhlo 17 in the pop, only 30.36% graded a 9 or 10). So, not only is the 10 insanely hard to grade, the 9 ain’t a cake walk either.
Also to note, there are likely multiple 9s counted twice as people resubmit them hoping for 10s. All this together easily makes this card that high in price, maybe should be higher?
Sorry to burst the 500 bubble but I think that ship has unfortunately sailed unless you get super lucky.
I have a potential 9 at PSA right now, but who knows when it will return with PSA’s current state, and if it will even get a 9. If it gets a 9 and you’re still looking for it, Ill be sure to let you know. I was planning on holding onto it, but Id be happy to help you out if it comes back a 9!
Crazy how quick the price on this thing is rising. When I was sending it off, the value of a 9 was around your asking price, but it seems it has risen quite a lot lol. Who knows where it’ll be when it returns
I actually almost picked one up for $510 last month, we agreed on a price and it was a local pickup. Then the seller saw @smpratte listing for $2000 on eBay and reconsidered his pricing…