Ten points. Four criteria. No ambiguity.
Our grading scale maps directly to PSA criteria. Surface wear, print quality, centering, corner and edge condition — each scored, documented, and available before you submit.
Ten tiers, defined
Every grade from 1 (poorest) to 10 (best) has a written definition published below. Collectors and resellers can cross-reference each tier against international benchmarks before submitting.
Gem Mint — 10
Mint — 9
NM–MT — 8
Near Mint — 7
Perfectly centered. No surface wear. Corners and edges factory-sharp. Print registration exact. The highest standard.
Near-perfect with minimal imperfection. EXCELLENT Centering. Corners crisp. Surface clean under standard magnification.
Very slight wear on one or two corners. Surface and print remain clean. GOOD Centering. No creases.
Light wear on corners or edges. Gloss mostly intact. Minor print variance acceptable. No surface scratches or creases.
Dual-reviewer process
What gets scored on every card
Two reviewers grade every card independently. If scores diverge by more than one point, a third reviewer decides before the card is slabbed.
Surface wear: scratches, scuffs, and print lines assessed under 10× magnification and documented by category.
Print quality: registration, colour saturation, and dot pattern examined for factory defects versus post-production damage.
Centering tolerance: front-to-back alignment measured and expressed as a percentage ratio on each axis.
Every card leaves with a written condition report. The rubric used to generate it is public — download it from this page before you decide to submit.
Corner and edge condition: each of the four corners and all edges scored individually; the lowest score anchors the final grade.
Standards verified. Ready to submit?
Drop off your cards in Hong Kong. Results in 7 days. No international shipping, no customs, no waiting months for a number.