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Is That Scratch on the Card?

@TradeNightTina asks

how do you tell if a scratch is on the slab or on the actual card? photos are making my eyes cross

Jeff answers

I'd ask for a short video with the holder tilted slowly under a light, plus close-ups from a few angles. That can help separate reflections and marks on the plastic from the card surface. Sometimes photos still won't settle it. If the distinction matters to your decision and you can't inspect it confidently, it's reasonable to wait instead of guessing.

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