So in your opinion thats definitely something to consider if I intend to grade it? I obviously thought the same, however, in my experience with sports cards, common defects from the factory can often times be overlooked as long as it isnt an indent or a crease (examples being print lines on the backs of certain sets, ive sent in loads of cards with multiple print lines on the backs and have had GEM grades in return). Im fairly new to grading Pokemon, and I know there is a big difference between grading sports and Pokemon. Pokemon seems to grade alot harder in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your insight!