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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.
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