General Forum

I'm new to trading on this site and am not sure what to list my card condition as. I've never sent cards to grading before, so I don't have much experience about what to look for/what is okay vs. bad. Right now, Ex or NrMt to me means like a grade 9/10: perfectly centered, perfectly sharp corners, no creases/scratches/etc. Is that too high of a bar?

I typically set Vg/Ex as my baseline and mark cards that have slightly soft corners as Gd/VG, but I don't know if that's too harsh.

Does anyone have a general guideline for card conditions? Thanks!

https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards

I don't have a guide or use a guide, but cards that look like they just came out of the wrapper get no condition on them...if I see something out of the norm or a flaw, I give it a condition and I also put something in the detailed notes so I can advise a trader if they have any questions.  If I see something wrong with the card when pulling them for a trade, I advise the trader right away.  I see more people using the condition markings on vintage cards over the newer stuff.  Hope this helps. 

Hi Isabella. I'm no professional grader either but what I have found helpful are the condition descriptions that were published in the front section of the annual Beckett price guide books. I'm not even sure if the books are still produced, but if you have one or can get your hands on an old one, I think it's worth a look. Illustrations included.

I avoid stating anything better then nm-mt (8) as i’m no expert and an 8 is a damn good card.  

https://www.justcollect.com/grading-vintage-baseball-cards/#generalCollapse7