Condition Guide

Graded cards speak for themselves — every slab links to its live certificate. For raw cards we use one fixed scale, published here, on every listing. We describe conservatively and photograph honestly: the photos are part of the description.

NM-MT (Near Mint–Mint)

The best a raw card gets from us — sharp corners, clean edges, strong surface, centering roughly 60/40 or better. We deliberately cap raw descriptions here: if we believed it was Gem Mint, we'd grade it.

NM (Near Mint)

One minor flaw under close inspection — a soft corner tip, a light surface line, or slightly off centering. Presents beautifully in a toploader.

EX (Excellent)

Light honest wear: minor corner fuzzing, small edge chips, or visible centering shift. A solid collector copy.

VG (Very Good)

Noticeable wear — rounded corners, creasing possible, surface wear. Priced accordingly.

POOR

Heavy wear, creases or damage. Listed only when the card matters more than its condition.

Condition notes on each listing call out specifics — centering estimates, corner-by-corner remarks, print lines. If you want more photos or a video of any card before buying, ask; we'll always send them.