Graded cards combine a physical collectible, a third-party opinion, a holder and a market premium. Each part deserves separate verification.
1. Photograph as found
Photograph as found 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. Verify each cert
Verify each cert 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. Flag stars and rookies
Flag stars and rookies 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. Preserve sets
Preserve sets 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. Compare offers
Compare offers 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.