GRADING SCALE
Your overall grade can only score up to 1 grade higher than your lowest sub-grade
IMPORTANT
Please note, We have the right to decline any Signed/Autograph cards unless they are certified by a 3rd party company for example ‘Topps Certified Signature Holographic Tape’. The Maximum Thickness we can encapsulate is 130Pt.
A flawless card in every respect.
Perfect 50/50 centering on both front and back.
Zero print lines, whitening, or surface flaws visible even under magnification.
Corners are razor-sharp, edges immaculate, and holo surfaces mirror-clean.
Represents absolute perfection - our highest achievable grade.
Nearly perfect with only the most minute imperfections.
Centering must be at least 55/45 or better on the front, 60/40 or better on the back.
No noticeable wear; one micro flaw may be visible under magnification (e.g., tiny print dot or edge nick).
Exceptional eye appeal and overall presentation.
A superb card with minimal flaws.
Centering typically 60/40 or better.
May have one or two minor imperfections such as a faint print line, slight corner tip wear, or a subtle edge nick.
Still retains a clean, crisp appearance.
Beautiful condition overall with only slight wear visible under close inspection.
Minor surface scratches, small print lines, or light corner touches may be visible.
Retains most of its original gloss and sharpness.
Excellent eye appeal for collectors and display.
Minor wear but still clean and visually strong.
Noticeable but light edge or corner wear and small surface marks.
May have slight whitening or faint scuffing, but no major damage.
Excellent overall presentation for display or collection.
Shows moderate signs of handling or play.
Noticeable whitening or edge wear, small surface scratches, or light creases.
Colors and artwork remain intact and appealing.
A strong mid-grade example with solid structure.
Clearly played but still retains decent presentation.
Moderate corner wear, surface scratching, or a light crease that doesn’t break the surface.
Gloss slightly dulled but card remains well-kept and structurally sound.
A collectible card with good overall integrity.
Moderate to heavy wear with visible flaws.
Multiple areas of whitening, corner rounding, or surface wear.
May include light creasing or small indentations.
Still visually identifiable and intact.
Heavily played but complete and legible.
Obvious creasing, edge wear, and surface scuffing.
Some fading or grime may be present, but the card remains intact.
Good for play or nostalgic value.
Well-worn with major visible flaws.
Rounded corners, heavy creasing, or minor staining.
Gloss mostly gone, but the card remains complete and unaltered.
Suitable for filler or nostalgic purposes.
Severely damaged or heavily played.
Creases, tears, stains, or missing material.
May have writing, water damage, or major surface loss.
A placeholder card with historical or sentimental significance only.
Authentic, the condition of the cards is extremely worn, excessive creases , extreme corner and edge damage or less than 95% of the card intact.