Standards
How we grade, pack and ship.
The chart every listing is written against, and what happens after you buy.
Condition chart
Raw singles carry one of four grades. We grade the worse side of the card. “Pack fresh” is not a grade; NM is the top.
| Grade | Surface | Edges & corners |
|---|---|---|
| NM Near Mint | No visible scratches under normal light. Holo may show faint print lines. | Clean, no whitening beyond a single point. |
| LP Lightly Played | Minor scuffs visible on tilt. | Light whitening on a few corners or edges. |
| MP Moderately Played | Scratches visible flat; no creases. | Whitening on most edges; soft corners. |
| HP Heavily Played | Creases, dents or ink. Still tournament-sleevable. | Heavy wear. |
Graded slabs
PSA and CGC. The cert number is in the listing and the slab is photographed front and back. Cracked or scuffed cases are called out in the first line of the description.
Tested hardware
Consoles are powered on, read a disc or cartridge, and output video. Graphics cards are installed, run under load and have temperatures checked. The listing says exactly what was tested and what was not.
| Item | Tested | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Consoles | Power, drive read, video out, controller sync | What is pictured. Cables listed by name. |
| Graphics cards | Driver install, load test, temperatures | Card only unless stated. |
| Peripherals | Every input, every key | Cable if wired. |
Shipping
Orders ship the next business day with tracking. Singles go in a penny sleeve and toploader in a bubble mailer; slabs in a bubble mailer inside a box; sealed product double-boxed.
Returns
Returns follow the policy on each eBay listing. If a card arrives below the listed grade, send a photo and we refund the difference or take it back, your call.
Photos
Every raw card over $20 is photographed front and back under the same light. If a photo and this chart ever disagree, the photo wins.