I found my old collection and my First Ed Venusaur. Attached are pics — the first is the card in a binder and the second in a holder.
The lighting is fairly different in each - I can send other photos, if needed. Is this card real or fake? Thank you!
It looks real to me, if a little beat up. Congratulations on the find, this is an awesome card!
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Awesome- thank you! Someone on Reddit insisted that it’s fake, but I didn’t think so. It certainly is a little rough… any idea what grade it would be given at PSA/CGC?
I’m not very experienced with lower grades, but this looks like a 3 or a 4 to me.
Thanks! Figured it wasn’t above a 4.
Own a loupe?
I don’t own one! Perhaps I should. How does the card look to you - regarding its condition/authenticity?
T looks wonky. Can you photograph the print dots on the back?
Could be a well placed fake stamp. Pics are poor and hard to judge
Sorry- I don’t have access to the card at the moment but I have a picture that I was able to zoom in on. Are you referring to these? Also, what looks wonky? I’m new to all of this! Thanks
Id guess real but need better pics 66% sure its real lol
cool- I’ll take updated pics later and post them. appreciate the help.
Ok- I hope these work! I got as close up as I could to the 1st Ed symbol as well as the N on the back. Also a few other full shots. My cell camera admittedly isn’t the best. appreciate it!
Looks fine. Fake stamps started getting really good in the last 5 years, not in 1999
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Makes sense- thanks! My cards have definitely been sitting in the closet for 25 years or so.
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Everyone on Reddit insists everything is fake, good to be cautious but I just go with my gut. Looks real to me
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agreed about Reddit! I’ll stay away from any Pokemon subreddits. Thanks!
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I must have missed the updated pics, card checks out as far as i can tell. Thats a -15 back consistent with everyone elses thick stamp 1st ed🤙
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