CenteringCentering registers at a grade of 9. The right border presents a measurably thicker margin relative to the left border, producing a minor but perceptible off-center registration on the horizontal axis. The deviation is consistent with a grade of 9 and does not rise to the level of significant misregistration.
CornersCorners are graded at 9.5. The front corners present no whitening, fraying, or wear. On the reverse of the card, the bottom-right corner exhibits whitening, representing the sole point of degradation across all four corners and warranting the grade of 9.5.
EdgesEdges are graded at 9.5. The front edges are clean and free of nicks or defects. On the reverse of the card, a white dot is present at the center of the right edge, visible under white light and magnification. This isolated defect is the sole area of concern and is consistent with a grade of 9.5.
SurfaceThe surface is graded at 8.5. Scuffing is present in two distinct areas of the card face: within the bottom green flat holographic pattern, and within the central flat holographic pattern in the area of the image depicting the subject's paw. The presence of scuffing across multiple holographic regions of the card face is consistent with a grade of 8.5.