u/IndustryDelicious930

Any thoughts on this card? Should i crack or is the defect worth keeping slabbed?

Pulled Mega Greninja ex 122/086 Hyper Rare straight from a pack with this very obvious manufacturing line running through the card. I contacted Pokemon Support expecting that a factory-damaged card - especially a Hyper Rare chase card - would qualify under their manufacturing defect replacement policy. After reviewing the pictures, Pokemon told me they will not replace it because the card can still be used in official Pokemon events, and they've now told me their decision is final. That's the part I genuinely don't understand. People don't chase Hyper Rares just because they're playable game pieces. Condition is obviously a major part of collecting Pokemon cards. A kid can hit one of the rarest cards in the set, pull it straight from the pack damaged by manufacturing, and apparently Pokemon's position is basically: if you can still play with it, it's fine.I'm posting the card and their response so other collectors know what to expect from Pokemon's replacement process. Am I unreasonable here, or should an obvious factory defect on a Hyper Rare qualify for replacement?

I am only seeking advice I don’t intend on ever doing another mail trade… I posted this only local fb groups and no one seems to even comment…. I know the community has plenty of vendors and people with this item…I really want the trade since this ETB will be perfect for my shed with my fav Pokemon but need advice.. is this a fair trade offer or am I under/overselling?? Collectr picture shows my offer then “them” is what I’m looking for bottom shows then up by $80 … I feel like everything will increase in value but some of my offer items should have a big increase sooner than later… please lmk if this is fair or how much to adjust it by realistically. Second picture is the happy home it will end up in :-)