We understand that card grading can be subjective and differ from store to store so we aim to do our best to explain our grading conditions to ensure you get exactly the type of card you are expecting.
We grade our cards on the severity and amount of imperfections on a card. The more severe the imperfection or the more frequent it appears, the lower the grade it will receive.
"Slight" imperfections are hardly noticeable without inspection.
"Minor" imperfections may be visible at close glance.
"Moderate" imperfections are immediately noticeable.
"Significant" imperfections are immediately noticeable and more severe.
Graded Cards
Cards graded by PSA, CGC or Beckett are perfect for MINT collectors or those who want a very specific grade. These cards generally sell for more as they are professionally graded and slabbed in sealed cases.
Near Mint
Near Mint cards should look clean, sharp and excellent condition. Near Mint cards may have very slight wear usually not immediately noticeable without inspection which can be from manufacturing, packaging, opening, light handling or even placing in and out of sleeves. Cards in this condition are pack fresh or well taken care of.
Near Mint cards are a great option for all players and collectors who want high quality cards and may contain mint cards but may not be suitable to MINT collectors looking to get 9/10 gradings.
Near Mint cards may contain any of the following slight defects, however too many will drop a card to Played condition.
Slight Scratching
Slight scratches that do not remove any color from the card (they're not visibly white) and are not visible unless angled at light source.
Slight Border Wear
Border may show small amounts of white in a few areas around the card.
Slight Corner Wear
Slight whitening may appear on the ends of corners but should be minor and appear on two or fewer corners.
Lightly Played
Lightly played cards are cards that did not quite make the cut for Near Mint but are still is excellent condition. The cards are still clean looking but will have one or more small but immediately noticeable imperfections from light play or handling.
Lightly played cards are a great option for most players and collectors who want clean looking cards at a discount price.
Minor Scratching
May contain several minor scratches that do not remove colour and/or any clearly noticeable scratching. 
Minor Bends
Bends in the card that do not crease the card. 
Minor Crease
May contain a single minor creasing from the top, bottom, or sides of the card. 
Minor Border Wear
Cards may contain minor imperfections throughout. Whitening on the card border is acceptable as Played condition unless it is very significant.
May contain small imperfections on corners.
Moderately Played
Moderately played cards show use of play and handling and will show immediate wear throughout the card.
Moderately played cards are a great option for those who are less concerned about the card looking perfect and want to use it for play and are discounted more heavily than Lightly Played cards.
Scratching
Scratches on Moderately Played cards may show white on non-foil sides of cards or silver on foil sides of cards.
Moderate Crease
May contain a single moderate crease from the top, bottom, or sides of the card or multiple minor creases in the card.
Moderate Bending
Any bending or warping of the card that does not allow it to lie flat.
Moderate Border Wear
Cards may contain moderate imperfections throughout. Whitening on the card border is acceptable in Heavily Played condition.
Moderate Corner Wear
Any number of slightly bent or compressed corners, or moderate visible wear on any corner.
Heavily Played
Heavily Played cards show significant wear but are still completely intact. Will often have whitening, more significant creases and/or heavy border and corner wear.
Heavily Played cards are the cheapest option for those who are not worried about that card condition as long as it is still full in tact.
Ink
Any ink other than a small or largely unnoticeable dot of ink.
Dirt/Staining
Any dirt or stain beyond a small, isolated amount on the card.
Major Whitening
Large or very visible whitening on the card.
Significant Border/Corner Wear
Any very significant wear to the border or corner of a card, usually resulting in heavy whitening and/or physical damage to the border or corner.
Significant Creasing
Excessive creasing or a significant crease throughout the card.
Any visible indentations on the card
Delamination
Any wear or damage that causes card layers to separate.
Water Damage
Any water damage visible on the card.
