— Independent Card Grading Authority

Sometimes Its Not All About Numbers.

/ The Grading Standard

Each card is evaluated across four documented axes: corner wear, edge integrity, surface condition, and print centering. Every measurement is recorded against a fixed numeric scale.

Condition measured. Not opined.

The same criteria applied to submission one are applied to submission ten thousand. Reproducible standards are what make a grade a reliable market instrument.

Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, card surface flawless, no visible corner wear or surface marks, shadowless white background, label showing grade 10
Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, card surface flawless, no visible corner wear or surface marks, shadowless white background, label showing grade 10
Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, minor corner fraying visible under magnification, slight surface wear, shadowless white background, label showing grade 7
Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, minor corner fraying visible under magnification, slight surface wear, shadowless white background, label showing grade 7
Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, visible corner rounding and edge nicks, surface creasing detectable, shadowless white background, label showing grade 4
Extreme close-up front face of a graded trading card in a sealed holder under flat studio strobe light, visible corner rounding and edge nicks, surface creasing detectable, shadowless white background, label showing grade 4
• Numeric Grade Scale

10 points. No ambiguity.

10

7

4

Gem Mint
Near Mint
Very Good

Minor corner wear detectable under magnification. Surface shows light handling marks. Centering within acceptable variance. Strong secondary market position.

Rounded corners and visible edge nicks. Surface creasing recorded. Centering outside standard tolerance. Condition fully documented; grade reflects all defects.

Four perfect corners. Centered print within tolerance. Surface free of print defects, scratches, or staining. The top of the documented scale.

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