Grading & Memorbilia Fees

Centering: Image must be centered on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 55/45 to 60/40 percent on the front of the card and 75/25 on the back.

Corners: All 4 corners are sharp

Edges: Edges are all smooth

Surface: Sharp focus with no surface issues.

Centering: Image must be centered on the card within a tolerance not to exceed approximately 60/40 to 65/35 percent or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: Are mint close to inspection and a speck of wear is acceptable under strict scrutiny.

Edges: Edges are smooth, but subtle specks of chipping on the borders are allowed under strict scrutiny. 

Surface: Clean gloss with one or two scratches barely noticeable to the naked eye. Minor printing imperfections may be visible.

Centering: Must be approximately 65/35 to 70/30 percent or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: Slightest fraying at one or two corners.

Edges: Smooth borders, specks of chipping visible to the naked eye.

Surface: Solid gloss with very minor scratches detectable upon close inspection and very subtle metallic print lines. Very slight wax stain on back of the card. 

Centering: Must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 percent or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: Very minor wear on two or three corners is allowed.

Edges: Slight roundness, minor chipping or very minor notching is allowed.

Surface: A few minor printing spots and scratches are allowed. 

 Centering: Must be approximately 80/20 to 75/25 percent or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: Fuzzy corners acceptable, but free of dings and fraying. 

Edges: Moderate roughness, moderate chipping, and minor notching is allowed. 

Surface: Noticeable print spots. Minor scratching, but devoid of scuffing. Noticeable print lines are allowed. 

 Centering: Must be approximately 85/15  or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: May have very minor rounding.

Edges: May have minor chipping. 

Surface: Wear or printing defects are more visible. Several light scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the card

 Centering: Must be 80/20 percent or better on the front of the card and 90/10 on the back.

Corners: May be slightly rounded.

Edges: Borders may be slightly-off white. Light scuffing and chipping is acceptable.

Surface: Wear is noticeable.

 Centering: Must be 90/10  or better on the front and back of the card.

Corners: Reveal some rounding though not extreme.

Edges: May have chipping and visual wear. 

Surface: Wear will be visible, along with light scratches or scuffing. Slight staining and visible yellowing may be accepted. Crease and printing defects are visible.

 Centering: Must be 90/10  or better on the front and back of the card.

Corners: Have accelerated rounding and wear is very noticeable.

Edges: May have chipping and visual wear. 

Surface: May have visual staining, scratching, printing defects, or creasing.

 The appeal of the card is virtually gone. The card may have considerable creasing or damage which may also display warping. Considerable discoloration and staining are major issues.