Card condition guide.
Every raw single is listed with a condition, and every slab with its grader and grade. Here’s what they mean.
Condition grades
From best to most played: NM, LP, MP, HP and DMG.
Near Mint
Looks fresh from the pack. Minimal to no wear — at most a tiny speck of whitening on an edge.
Lightly Played
Minor edge or corner wear and light scuffs that show under light. No creases or major flaws.
Moderately Played
Noticeable wear: border and corner whitening, scratches or scuffing, possibly a light crease.
Heavily Played
Major wear such as heavy whitening, creases, bends or scuffing — but the card is intact.
Damaged
Serious flaws such as tears, heavy creasing, writing or water damage.
Before you buy a single
All individual trading card sales are final.
Condition is an estimate
Card condition assessment is inherently subjective and is not a perfect system. Different collectors, card shops, marketplaces and professional grading companies may evaluate the exact same card differently.
No grade guarantees
Raw cards are not guaranteed to receive any particular grade from PSA, CGC, BGS or any other grading company. A card described as Near Mint does not mean it will receive a Gem Mint 10.
See it for yourself
Buying in store? You’re encouraged to inspect a card before you buy. Online, photos of the actual card are part of its description.
Grading companies we stock
PSA
Grades from 1 to 10 in whole numbers. A PSA 10 is Gem Mint.
BGS (Beckett)
Half grades plus four subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface). A Black Label 10 is the rarest.
CGC
Half grades from 1 to 10, with Pristine 10 above Gem Mint 10.
Not sure about a card?
Message the crew before you buy and we’ll send extra photos of the front, back, edges and corners. You can reach us through the contact page or by calling 216-282-6967.