Card Condition Guide

Condition matters. This guide explains the common language used across Card Reserve NZ listings so you can buy with clearer expectations.

Raw cards

  • Near Mint or better: Clean overall presentation with only minor handling or print imperfections possible.
  • Excellent: Light visible wear may be present, such as small edge, corner, surface, or centering issues.
  • Played or damaged: Noticeable wear, bends, dents, whitening, creases, or other flaws may be present.

What we look at

Condition notes may consider corners, edges, centering, surface, print lines, dimples, whitening, dents, bends, and overall eye appeal.

Raw card grading disclaimer

Raw condition notes are not a promise that a card will receive a specific grade from PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC, TAG, or any other grading company.

Photos

Photos are part of the listing. For higher-value cards, review all images carefully before buying.