Ive been thinking that visual appearance probably matters just as much as the technical measurement for cards like this, especially now that PSA added this note to their PSA 10 grading guidelines: *Centering Note: At the graders sole discretion, a small variance may be permitted on occasion based on the cards overall eye appeal. 2025 Mega Latias ex #181 - PSA 10 Projected Gem Probability: 25% Grading notes: Top/bottom centering is slightly out of range (56/44), left/right centering also not perfect but still within 55/45
These sleeves add this kind of extra protection
Limited release numbers create scarcity that fuels demand
Whereas most cards sink below their projected price points once the newest Pokmon set actually comes out, Seismitoad's IR card has absolutely leapt up in value like the giant frog it is, seemingly fuelled by its spectacular artwork by Shinji Kanda
But I also got the impression that small adjustments could easily tip the balance
For their status as first-ever printings, 1st Editions are typically considered more desirable and valuable than their Unlimited counterparts