I’m fairly new to this, I’m thinking of grading this card with either PSA or ACE grading.
Can anyone please help with an approximate grade based on the below images? I think it’s a pretty good copy … I’m aware there are imperfections especially in the bottom left corner.
Based on the chipping, centering, and silvering, I’d say PSA 7 at best. But we’d probably need a better look at the holo (with better/more light) to give a better opinion.
Both companies tend to grade quite closely, so I’d say it’s worth going with your preference of slab.
PSA will get you the wider resale value if you’re looking to move it on quickly, while ACE has the better quality slab (with the choice of label style) and gives you subgrades for a better idea of how your card did.
If it’s your first time grading, I would recommend ACE since they’re UK based and the process is ridiculously super straightforward (not that it’s much harder for PSA, you’re just dealing with a middleman for the smoothest time with them).
For a Base Set Charizard? Yeah I think thats one of the few cards thats worthwhile grading if you think it could be a 7. It preserves and authenticates the card in “NM” condition.