GRADING RUBRIC
Select an LGS grade to view the condition standards used for centering, corners, surface, edges, and grade-cap review.
Centering
Front image should be virtually centered, generally 53/47 or better. Back image should be 55/45 or better. No visible imbalance should distract from the card.
Corners
All four corners must appear sharp, crisp, and virtually flawless. No visible whitening, fraying, softening, lifting, or handling wear.
Surface
A virtually flawless surface. No visible scratches, dents, impressions, stains, creases, or major print defects. Only microscopic manufacturing imperfections may be present.
Edges
Edges must appear virtually flawless under normal inspection. No visible whitening, chipping, peeling, or rough edge wear.
Grade Cap Rule
Any visible whitening, dent, crease, stain, or visible scratch prevents Pristine.