CenteringCentering grades at 8.5, consistent with light but perceptible variance from ideal registration on one or more axes. The offset is detectable under direct examination and falls within the parameters of this grade tier.
CornersAll four corners present with only minor production wear consistent with a grade of 9.5. No whitening, fraying, or structural compromise is present to a degree beyond what is expected at this tier.
EdgesAll four edges exhibit only minor production wear consistent with a grade of 9.5. No chipping, roughness, or notable imperfections are present beyond what is expected at this tier.
SurfaceThe surface grades at 8.5 due to identifiable print defects on both faces of the card. On the reverse, a black ink dot is present to the left of the 'O' in that area, accompanied by a white ink dot below it; both are visible to the naked eye without magnification. On the obverse, an additional ink dot is present within the red holographic pattern at the bottom of the image, slightly left of center in that zone. These print anomalies are the primary drivers of the surface grade at this tier.