What our condition terms actually mean, and a plain-English breakdown of the PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC numeric scale — so a listing tells you exactly what you're getting before you buy.
Used on anything we haven't sent out for professional grading — our own honest, in-hand assessment.
Flawless. Sharp corners, perfect centering, no print or surface defects — looks like it came straight from the pack.
Nearly flawless. Only the most minor imperfections, visible on close inspection — sharp corners, no creases.
Light wear. Minor corner softening or edge wear, no creases. Still displays well.
Moderate wear. Visible corner and edge wear, may have a light crease — complete and undamaged.
Heavy wear. Rounded corners and noticeable creasing or surface wear, but no major damage.
Well-worn. Significant creasing, staining, or damage — still complete, but heavily played.
All four companies use a 1–10 numeric scale with the same rough meaning, though they don't always agree on the exact number for the same card — a PSA 9 and a BGS 9 are close, but not guaranteed identical.
Some companies (notably BGS) also issue half grades (e.g. 9.5) and list subgrades for centering, corners, edges, and surface individually. Where we have that detail on a graded item, it's included in the listing description.
Every item is inspected in hand before it's ever listed. Graded items show the grading company and grade exactly as certified on the slab or case; anything ungraded gets one of the condition terms above, chosen honestly — flaws included, not glossed over.
Every product photo can be clicked to zoom in on corners and surface detail. Still unsure — ask us before you buy. We'd rather answer a question than have you guess.
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