Tier 3 - Selective Grading Worth grading The Ninetales and Cleffa IRs have collector appeal and real grading premiums
Complete list of all Original 151 Pokmon Included
Not only will it save you money (and the inevitable heartbreak), but you'll also avoid paying a huge premium on sets that have come and gone
I was writing articles at the time, and heres what I wrote about that decision: The intent of this rule [change] was to generate hype around the first un-set in nearly 15 years
The quality and look of these slabs can matter to collectors who display their cards
Today, most counterfeit cards are designed to pass various tests like the bend test and the light test, and some look almost exactly like the real thing, even upon close inspection (unless you're going really deep and using a jeweler's loupe, which is a good way to weed out fakes but too much work for the average player)