Card Condition Guide

Single Card conditions:

NM-MT (Near Mint – Mint)

A NM-MT card can exhibit the following: a very slight wax stain on the reverse, slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing imperfection, and/or slightly off-white borders.

NM (Near Mint)

A NM card features slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There might be slight fraying on some corners. Picture focus may be slightly out-of-register. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight wax staining is acceptable on the back of the card only.

EX (Excellent)

Surface wear or printing defects are more visible. There may be minor chipping on edges. Focus of picture may be slightly out-of-register. Several light scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the card. Card may show some off-whiteness of borders. Card may have slight bending or indentation. Foil may have minor clouding.

PL (Played)

A card that will show significantly more wear or damage. May feature minor tearing, creasing or indentations. Surface scratches can be more visible. Major front and back whitening. Advanced stages of wear including scuffing, chipping, and staining.

We try our best to follow similar condition guidelines as those of the PSA Card Grading company. However, we cannot guarantee the condition or centering of any non-graded single cards. For more information on PSA’s official grading standards scale, please click here.

Why we do not label single cards as “Gem Mint”

Cards can have printing defects or various other signs of damage when pulled straight from packs and we therefore do not feel it would be right to label them as “Gem Mint”.

Graded Card Conditions:

All graded cards have been professionally authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by PSA.

The grades given are the opinion of professionals. The Card Addicts are not responsible for the grades provided. For more information on PSA’s official grading standards scale, please click here.

Due to the way encapsulated cards are returned from PSA, cases may rub together which can cause minor scratches. Therefore, all graded cards sold by The Card Addicts will be shipped in protective sleeves.