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Card Condition Guide

We grade against these standards. The condition you pick on each card sets its buy price — be honest and you’ll get paid faster.

Near Mint

Minimal wear, like new

Lightly Played

Minor edge wear, light scratches

Moderately Played

Noticeable wear, some creases

Heavily Played

Significant wear, heavy creasing

DMG

Damaged

Major damage, unplayable unsleeved

How we inspect

Under bright light we check corners, edges, surface, and centering — front and back. Foils are checked for clouding and scratches. When a card grades below what was selected, we’ll always reach out before adjusting.