Card Grading Guide
We accept Near Mint (NM) cards only. Please review the guide below before submitting cards to our buylist.
Cards that do not meet NM standards will be returned to you at no cost.
Border Wear
Accepted (NM)
- Borders are clean with no visible whitening
- Minimal edge wear only visible under close inspection
- Card appears fresh from a pack or sleeve
Not Accepted
- Visible whitening along any border edge
- Chipping or peeling on borders
- Ink loss on border edges
Border wear reference photo
Corner Wear
Accepted (NM)
- Corners are sharp and crisp
- No visible bending, dinging, or rounding
Not Accepted
- Soft or rounded corners
- Visible dings or dents at corners
- Corner peeling or layer separation
Corner wear reference photo
Surface Scratching
Accepted (NM)
- No visible scratches on the card face
- Foils show no clouding or scratching under light
- Clean, smooth surface throughout
Not Accepted
- Any visible scratches on the surface
- Foil scratching or clouding
- Print dots, ink spots, or surface imperfections
Surface scratching reference photo
Flatness / Bending
Accepted (NM)
- Card lies completely flat
- Minor natural foil curl is acceptable if card can be flattened without force
Not Accepted
- Any creases or fold lines
- Warping that prevents the card from lying flat
- Severe foil curling
Signed / Altered Cards
Not Accepted
- Artist-signed cards are not accepted on the buylist
- Altered artwork or extended art cards are not accepted
- Cards with stickers, stamps, or markings of any kind
- If you have signed cards you'd like to sell, please contact us directly
Signed card reference photo
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