We apply the TCGplayer condition standards regarding wear, scratches, clouding, indentations, and various other criteria to assess the condition of your cards to one of: Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played, Damaged, or Rejected (no value/counterfeit). This condition assessment will appear on your itemized report (for non-bulk cards).
We recommend customers review the TCGplayer Condition Guide for a detailed breakdown of the various criteria when grading cards. When appraising your own cards, we recommend using a bright white LED light, and be sure to remove cards from sleeves, remember to inspect the back, and check the card at various angles to discover wear that may be harder to see. Feel free to reach out to our support team for more information, or for explanations of condition grading once you've received your report.