How We Evaluate Raw Card Condition

A raw card's price and description depend entirely on its condition, so here's exactly what happens before a raw single ever goes up for sale.

Front and back, every time

Every raw single is scanned front and back on a high-resolution document scanner before it's listed. Product images match the exact card being sold unless the listing is clearly labeled as a stock image, so what you see in the photos is what ships.

What we look for

• Corners: soft, rounded, or fraying corners are noted rather than left for you to spot on your own.
• Edges: whitening, chipping, or roughness along the edges is called out.
• Surface: scratches, print lines, and other surface flaws are described.
• Centering: noticeably off-centered cards are flagged.

A raw card is sold based on those photographs and its written condition description — not a third-party opinion. It is not guaranteed to receive any particular grade if you submit it for grading later.

Graded cards are different

A graded card's condition has already been assessed and documented by an independent third-party grading company, and ships in its original certified holder. We note any cracks or major case damage in the listing; light handling scratches on a slab's outer case are common with normal shipping and are not treated as a defect, since the card itself sits sealed and protected inside.

Authenticity

We sell authentic, licensed products only. If you believe an item is not authentic, contact us right away.

If a card doesn't match its listing

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery if a card doesn't match its photos or description. See the full Card Condition Policy and Returns and Refunds policy for details.