Understanding card conditions and professional grading
Perfect condition. No visible flaws under close inspection.
Excellent condition with minimal wear. May have very minor edge whitening.
Light wear visible. Minor edge whitening, small scratches on holo.
Moderate wear. Noticeable edge wear, light creasing, surface scratches.
Heavy wear. Significant creasing, whitening, or surface damage.
Severe damage. Major creases, tears, water damage, or writing.
Scale: 1-10
The most popular grading company for Pokémon and sports cards. Known for their iconic red holders.
Scale: 1-10 with subgrades
Known for detailed subgrades (centering, corners, edges, surface). Popular for high-end cards.
Scale: 1-10
Newer to trading cards but well-established in comics. Growing in popularity.
At Swiss Trading Cards, we provide accurate condition descriptions for all cards. Our team carefully inspects each card, and photos show the actual item you'll receive. For graded cards, we only sell authenticated cards from reputable grading companies.
