THE Great Grading Results Thread

[rainbowgym]

I am speechless about those grades.
Those cards were only in my hands once, when I opened the boosters 20 years ago.

NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 1 Aerodactyl-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 2 Alakazam-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 5 Beedrill-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 6 Crobat-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 7 Dewgong-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 8 Flareon-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 9 Forretress-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 10 Gengar-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 11 Gyarados-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 12 Houndoom-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 13 Jolteon-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 14 Kabutops-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 16 Machamp-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 17 Magcargo-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 18 Magcargo-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 20 Magneton-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 25 Politoed-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 28 Raikou-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 30 Starmie-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 31 Steelix-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 32 Umbreon-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 33 Vaporeon-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 34 Wigglytuff-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 35 Xatu-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 37 Kabuto-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 40 Noctowl-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 41 Omanyte-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 42 Persian-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 46 Abra-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 48 Cleffa-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 49 Delibird-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 53 Dunsparce-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 54 Eevee-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 55 Farfetch’d-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 59 Gligar-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 60 Golbat-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 62 Growlithe-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 66 Houndour-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 69 Kadabra-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 71 Lapras-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 74 Machop-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 75 Magikarp-Reverse Foil
EXCELLENT-MINT 6	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 76 Magnemite-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 77 Mantine-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 80 Natu-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 81 Nidoran-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 82 Nidoran-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 83 Nidorina-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 84 Pikachu-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 85 Pineco-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 87 Poliwag-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 88 Poliwhirl-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 89 Raticate-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 94 Seel-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 95 Seel-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 100 Snorlax-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 101 Snubbull-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 102 Stantler-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 103 Staryu-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 107 Swinub-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 115 Weedle-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 116 Yanma-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 121 Apricorn Maker-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 122 Crystal Shard-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 124 Fast Ball-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 126 Friend Ball-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 127 Hyper Potion-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 130 Miracle Sphere B-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 132 Mirage Stadium
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 133 Mystery Plate A-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 134 Mystery Plate B-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 135 Mystery Plate Y-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 139 Star Piece-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 140 Underground Expedition Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 142 Bounce Energy-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 143 Cyclone Energy-Reverse Foil
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge 144 Retro Energy-Reverse Foil
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H1 Alakazam-Holo
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H2 Arcanine-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H3 Articuno-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H4 Beedrill-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H5 Crobat-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H6 Dewgong-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H7 Flareon-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H9 Gengar-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H10 Gyarados-Holo
NEAR MINT-MINT 8	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H11 Houndoom-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H12 Jolteon-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H13 Kabutops-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H14 Ledian-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H15 Machamp-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H16 Magcargo-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H17 Magcargo-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H18 Magneton-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H19 Magneton-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H20 Moltres-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H21 Nidoqueen-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H22 Piloswine-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H23 Politoed-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H24 Poliwrath-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H25 Raichu-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H26 Raikou-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H27 Rhydon-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H29 Steelix-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H31 Vaporeon-Holo
MINT 9	2003 Pokemon Skyridge H32 Xatu-Holo

[jaxlax21]

So excited to get these back!!

[chrisundrum]

Pretty brutal. But I think take some solace in knowing you still have some beautiful cards in your hands

[handschoen]

Reminds me of @brendantheclayboy story of January 4th this year.
Seems like you won in the “grader was extra strict this day” lottery.

[rainbowgym]

I know I do have great cards in hand even with 9s.
But I try to complete my PSA 10reverse set and since I never buy (only grading cards I pulled myself) it’s going to be difficult if this happens.

Today I got another return and these were in there (along with many 10’s on reverses of other EX series)

[kpod]

Here are some highlights from my final Ludkins US order I just received back. I was glad to see so many mint and gem mint CoroCoro promos. Also very happy to receive sequential trainer mag sets.

[Dyl]

Wow, this is so brutal @rainbowgym. Really sorry that it turned out this way. Are you considering resubmitting some of the best PSA 10 contenders?

[Dyl]

@kpod

Excuse me - this picture is so beautiful

[rainbowgym]

No, I don’t break them,
I might bring them next month to Texas and try to sell them local or bring them in September with me when I will try to sell at Comicon (or whatever it’s called)

[brendantheclayboy]

So frustrating for her. And we all know rainbowgym has proven that she only sends in pack fresh cards. We’ve seen the same subs by her get 10’s all day. Literally half the order is 8’s? It’s so pathetic.

Must have been the same grader I got. There’s what, a couple hundred employees there? Odds are someone here eventually gets that person. Head up their ass.

[cardstockpile]

What a HUGE return I dont think many realize how hard it is to grade corocoro 10s. Congrats!

[lamplamp]

What a cool return, I’m sure it’s a relief to get back so many cards in such great condition

[mrbubbles]

@kpod

Also very happy to receive sequential trainer mag sets.

Huge congratulations!! Those cards are absolutely stunning and in those grades is just the cherry on top!

Cheers!

[bk2021]

I mean, would anyone be surprised if there was a banner pinned up at PSA noting that they should assume modern and Japanese are 10s and vintage are 8 or 9s?

[thymeee]

How does one score corocoro PSA 10s, let alone this many. Insane returns!!

[zorloth]

I can vouch for the quality of rainbowgym’s cards. She sold me some raws I needed for my sets and they all got 9 or 9.5 with CGC (mostly 9.5) – all cards from 2003, same year as the ones she submitted to PSA. She preserved her cards exceptionally well. Among the strongest condition raw copies of these cards I’ve seen. It seems nuts to me that an entire submission of cards of that quality wouldn’t get a single 10.

[ShinPorygon]

You win some you lose some

[zubat]

Graded my stamp promos. However, to meet the 20 card minimum I threw in these 4 cards. Excited about the results.

[fourthstartcg]

I recently sent in a 57 card order which was entirely regrades from previous submissions. Anecdotal data but take it as you will.

Out of those 57, 15 were upgraded from PSA 9 to PSA 10 (26.3%). 7 cards were upgraded from below PSA 9 to PSA 9 (12.3%). The biggest increase was 2 PSA 6s increasing to PSA 9. 2 PSA 7s also increased to PSA 9. The remaining 3 cards were 8s.

Only one card decreased in grade (1.8%), however it decreased from a PSA 9 to a PSA 5.

The remaining 34 cards (59.6%) all scored exactly the same grades (33 PSA 9s, 1 PSA 5).

[camrok37]

Dang. With that upgrade rate, I’d just resubmit the 8’s and hope for 9/10!

Any noticeable damage or anything that took the 9 to a 5? Especially given the 6’s that went to 9s?