Condition Guide

Condition Guide

The following is the guide we use when grading cards and the grading system we expect to be used when you are grading cards for our buy list.

NM/Mint: No visible markings on the front or back of the card. No white marks around the edges. There may be one small tick on the edge somewhere that we overlooked but it is unlikely.

Lightly Played: Very small amount of whitening around the edge of the card. Possibly a few very minor ticks on the  card. May be slight wear on the front or back of the card. Should look close to Near Mint when being played with.

Moderately played: Whitening around the entire edge of the card. Noticeable nicks and scratches on the surface of the card. May have shuffle creases with little other wear.

Heavily played: Rounding corners. Whitening around the entire edge of the card. Potential surface scratches and whitening. May have shuffle creases along the back of the card. May have a few minor creases.

Damaged: Card has defined creasing from being bent. Major play wear. May have a rip. Deep surface scratching.

Disclaimer
Grading cards can take years to master. There are several different grading guides used throughout the card world. If you would like us to grade your card using a different method or would like to see scans of a particular card feel free to call us and we will try to give you the informaiton you need. (519-480-0433)