What Graders Look For

Understanding grading criteria is essential for any collector submitting cards to professional grading services. Each major grading company evaluates cards across four primary attributes: centering, corners, edges, and surface. However, the specific standards and weighing of these factors varies between companies.

Also on this page
  • What Graders Look For
  • The Four Pillars of Card Grading
  • Centering Standards by Company
  • Corner Grading Standards
  • Edge Grading Standards
  • Surface Grading Standards
  • Print Defects vs. Damage
  • Factory Imperfections
  • How Companies Differ in Standards
  • Tips for Maximizing Grades
  • Grading Comparison Chart
  • Detailed Inspection Tools
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