Graded cards combine a physical collectible, a third-party opinion, a holder and a market premium. Each part deserves separate verification.
1. Use angled light
Use angled light should be evaluated against the exact card, issue, grading company, grade, qualifier and holder generation. Use official verification and recent completed sales rather than relying on label familiarity alone.
2. Inspect all corners
Inspect all corners should be evaluated against the exact card, issue, grading company, grade, qualifier and holder generation. Use official verification and recent completed sales rather than relying on label familiarity alone.
3. Check foil surfaces
Check foil surfaces should be evaluated against the exact card, issue, grading company, grade, qualifier and holder generation. Use official verification and recent completed sales rather than relying on label familiarity alone.
4. Look for indentations
Look for indentations should be evaluated against the exact card, issue, grading company, grade, qualifier and holder generation. Use official verification and recent completed sales rather than relying on label familiarity alone.
5. Document factory issues
Document factory issues should be evaluated against the exact card, issue, grading company, grade, qualifier and holder generation. Use official verification and recent completed sales rather than relying on label familiarity alone.