

Given that oversized cards are 1.4x larger than a standard card, we allow 1.4x the size of any imperfection for the different severities. Our Conditioning Guide outlines measurements based on standard card imperfections. Foil cards are products that are most prone to curling and should be reviewed to ensure they are under 5mm of flex.Cards that are borderline between conditions should be downgraded more often than their non-foil counterparts. Imperfections are often more noticeable on cards with foiling.This provides a consistent set of rules for conditioning. Cards like these are not accepted through TCGplayer.) Foils and Foilingįoil versions of cards are evaluated by the same criteria we use for their non-Foil counterparts.

(Note: No one likes to receive a card that is covered in a foreign substance, such as food, liquid or other material. Cards in Damaged condition may have major border wear, corner wear, scratching or scuffing, as well as folds, creases, tears or other damage that impacts the structural integrity of the card. Cards in Damaged condition can also exhibit an imperfection that may make the card illegal for tournament play, even in a sleeve. Near Mint /// Near Mint Foilĭamaged cards show wear or imperfections beyond the standards for other conditions. Imperfections are characterized by both a Type (ex: scratch) and a Severity (ex: slight). Imperfections are any atypical printing or manufacturing defects, and any wear or damage to the card after that printing process. The condition of a card is determined by the number and extent of imperfections that a card exhibits. This visual guide has been developed to simplify our Card Condition Standards, which outline the criteria for our conditioning scale. By providing clear criteria of what a card should look like at each condition, we make sure everyone knows what to expect when buying and selling cards on. TCGplayer has collected feedback from players, retailers, and the community, and we've used their input to develop guidelines that address their most common concerns about card conditions. TCGplayer card conditions are a point of reference for both Buyers and Sellers. TCGplayer aims to increase customer satisfaction by defining standards that reduce ambiguity, and ensure customer expectations are met. How can I tell what condition a card is in?
