Card conditions

Every single we sell is checked by hand before it's listed and graded on the TCGplayer condition scale, the standard most card shops use. The condition you see on a listing is the condition of the copy you'll receive.

Near Mint (NM)

Looks close to fresh from the pack. At most a few tiny imperfections, such as a small white fleck on an edge or a faint surface mark you'd only spot under a light. No bends, creases or dents.

Lightly Played (LP)

Light wear from careful use: some whitening on edges or corners and light scuffs or scratches. No creases, bends, water damage or other major problems. Looks great in a sleeve.

Moderately Played (MP)

Clearly used. Noticeable edge and corner wear, scuffing or scratches, and possibly a minor crease or slight bend. Still sound and fine to play in a sleeve.

Heavily Played (HP)

Heavy wear: strong whitening, deep scratches, creases, bends or small tears. The card is still in one piece and playable in a sleeve.

Damaged (DMG)

Damage that affects the card itself, such as tears, heavy creasing, water damage, ink or writing. Damaged cards may not be tournament legal, even in a sleeve.

Good to know

• Centring isn't graded. Condition is about wear only. Centring, print lines and other factory quirks aren't part of TCGplayer condition grading and we don't assess them, so a Near Mint card can be off-centre.
• Foils and holos are graded on the same scale. Some foils come out of the pack with light surface marks or a slight curl; we grade what we see.
• Graded slabs (PSA, BGS, CGC) carry the grading company's grade, not ours.
• Sealed product is listed as Unopened and sold as supplied by the manufacturer.
• Photos: cards over $100 include photos of the exact copy you'll receive. Under $100 we show the standard card image, and the condition is as listed.

Not what you expected?

If a card arrives in a different condition from its listing, email info@quackopens.com.au with your order number and photos and we'll make it right. See our refund policy for the details.