Whoever can tell me why this is a 3, you're my new best friend! (Story in caption, please read)
Hello! For the record, this post is just for fun.
Back when the 151 reverse Metapod was a meme on Reddit, I walked into my LCS and saw a reverse holo legendary collection Metapod. It was a PSA 3 and $20, so I just bought it because I thought it was funny.
I attend a lot of local shows and wear it in a slab bag (pic 3) so people see it and ask me about it. Again I think it's fun, it's a good conversation piece with vendors & collectors.
I've invented a story in my head that it was pack fresh, the person who graded it expected a 10, got a 3, and then sold it to my LCS while super pissed off, only to be picked up by me who wears it in on her bag lol.
I have yet to meet the person who graded it though haha (I assume they're local, although I'm Los Angeles based, so could be anyone!)
Obviously I can see it has some whitening on the edges. And obviously I know that LC is notoriously hard to grade.
I assume there's a micro dent somewhere on it, but I've tried looking, I took it to a 200x microscope, I've had dozens of experienced vendors look at it too. No one can tell me why it's a 3. Everyone is baffled and confused.
So, I ask you, Reddit! Plz help me spot the issue!!!
(FYI, I'm not regrading it. I love that it's a 3, and it's truly a fun piece for my collection/my fave card show accessory haha. I'm also not selling it. Just would love to know if anyone can spot the dent!)