Condition Guide

At Shopper , we offer cards graded in various conditions: Mint/Near Mint, Excellent, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played, and Damaged.

Card grading can be a subject of debate among TCG players and collectors, and the grade of a card can differ from one seller to another.

The following guide outlines how we describe our grades and what condition you can expect when you make a purchase. If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at contact@shopper-card.com

 

Mint/Near Mint:

A card in Mint/Near Mint (M/NM) condition will exhibit minimal or no wear. Upon close examination, you might notice one or two minor imperfections, such as a white spot on the edge, a small scratch, or a printing defect. If you are a collector seeking a card in Mint condition, we recommend contacting us for more information before making your purchase.

Excellent:

Cards in Excellent condition will display very minimal wear at first glance or when inside a sleeve. They are still in great condition overall, but upon close inspection, you may observe minor imperfections such as light scratches, edge wear, printing defects, clouding, or minor indentations.

Lightly Played:

A Lightly Played (LP) card will have a few more visible imperfections. It will still appear good at first glance when placed inside a sleeve, making it perfect for players looking to save some money. Upon closer inspection, you may notice larger light scratches, edge wear, indentations, clouding, or scuffing.

Moderately Played:

Moderately Played (MP) cards may exhibit more significant issues. The card should still maintain its original shape, but there may be creasing, heavier scratches, edge wear, larger indentations, or more pronounced scuffing.

Heavily Played:

Cards in Heavily Played (HP) condition have started to lose their original shape, in addition to the issues mentioned in Moderately Played. The corners may be rounding, or delamination may have begun on the edges. When placed in a sleeve, a Heavily Played card should still retain its structural integrity and remain playable.

Damaged:

Cards classified as Damaged will rarely appear on our site. We only list a Damaged card if it is highly sought after and desirable in any condition. The primary distinction between a Damaged card and an HP card is a loss of structural integrity. This means the card may feel flimsy to the touch or have missing cardboard/foiling. The card may not be eligible for tournament use.