Graded cards combine a physical collectible, a third-party opinion, a holder and a market premium. Each part deserves separate verification.
1. Identify card number
Identify card number 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. Check set type
Check set type 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. Separate prospect and rookie
Separate prospect and rookie 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. Use hobby references
Use hobby references 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. Avoid title inflation
Avoid title inflation 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.