I have a dot .

thundersonic · October 9, 2020 4:56PM

Hello everyone

I'm relatively new to the grading process and brand new to the forums (this is my first post!) I have a card (in this case, a Pokemon card) that looks like it would grade at an 8 or possibly 9.......if only not for a small red ink dot on the card, 1mm in diameter. See left side of card here:

So, I have some questions-

Is a dot of this size enough to get slapped with the MK qualifier?
Is removing a dot like that, if possible, against PSA grading 'rules'? So far I've tried only light pressure, a drop of water, with a microfiber cloth.
If an 8 sells for 300-400 and a 9 could go for up to 800-900, what do you think an 8 or 9 with an MK designation would do to the value? I am looking to weigh the risk of attempting to remove it versus leaving it and grading (if that's even an option or possible)

Thanks for any advice anyone can offer. Really I'm just looking to see what you all would do to maximize profit in this spot.

OAKESY25 · October 9, 2020 5:11PM

what is the dot? is it ink> is it raised?

thundersonic · October 9, 2020 5:57PM

@OAKESY25 said:
what is the dot? is it ink> is it raised?

It appears to just be ink. Lets call it a dot from a marker.

Mitchandrsn · October 9, 2020 8:00PM

That’s a common “error” card that Pokémon collectors seek out. The Blastoise ‘red-dot’ error. There have been cases of PSA 10 with the red dot.

blurryface · October 9, 2020 8:22PM

@Mitchandrsn said:
That’s a common “error” card that Pokémon collectors seek out. The Blastoise ‘red-dot’ error. There have been cases of PSA 10 with the red dot.

don't know much on pokemon but if this is true, do NOT touch. send it off. collectors love variations.

thundersonic · October 10, 2020 3:25PM

I'm freaking out

thundersonic · October 10, 2020 3:30PM

This is AMAZING!!!

bobbybakeriv · October 10, 2020 4:15PM

I'd send it in as is... it doesn't seem to take away from the overall appearance to me.

detroitfan2 · October 10, 2020 4:31PM

Corners look too rounded for a 10.

Mitchandrsn · October 10, 2020 4:53PM

@detroitfan2 said:
Corners look too rounded for a 10.

Pokémon card corners are rounded

ArtVandelay · October 10, 2020 7:23PM

You should definitely send it off to be graded. There is a PSA 9 of the same error card currently listed at $2,000. Your card definitely looks like it might have a chance at a 9

robert67 · October 11, 2020 7:02PM

How does the back look? Any chipping on the blue borders?

If so, they will drop the grade quite a bit. If no chipping, looks to be in great shape for a high grade. Good luck!

robert67 · October 11, 2020 7:11PM

Here is an example of my son's 2006 Gold Star Charizard:

Front of his cards was pretty clean. Small black dot near top right and a small imperfection on the top left. But the back knocked it down to mid grade.

They can be very tough on these type cards is my overall point. Yours is very worthy of submitting for sure. Again, good luck.

blurryface · October 11, 2020 11:39PM

here ya go. this popped up in my instagram feed and obviously thought of this thread. apparently dots are a great thing and represent a "rarity" factor. if you're on there, follow and message the guy in the pic. congrats and thanks for the thread and teaching me something new. i'm not into pokémon but always enjoy learning about anything-cards in general.

miller777 · October 12, 2020 5:52PM

Thanks for the info guys, this is exactly why I love this forum.

bobbybakeriv · October 12, 2020 6:08PM

Super nice find for you! I guess the alternative card companies are on to the game too.

I have a dot .

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