PREGRADING

Would you like to sell or certify your collectible cards but are unsure of their true condition?

 

Our Pregrading service provides you with a professional and transparent first assessment of your card.


The card’s condition is analyzed according to specific criteria (corners, surface, centering, edges) and rated on a dedicated Pregrading scale.

 

With this expertise, your cards are:

  • Accurately authenticated.
  • Rated according to a clear and dedicated scale.
  • Protected in a sleeve, secured in a card saver, and sealed with a tamper-evident label.
  • You gain confidence and credibility, whether for selling or before an official certification.

FAQ

For whom?

The Pregrading service is intended for:

  • Sellers of loose cards (Voggt, eBay, conventions, auctions, sales and trading groups, etc.).
  • Collectors wishing to have an accurate idea of their cards’ condition.

Why use this service?

  • Facilitate the sale and exchange of collectible cards by benefiting from an impartial and independent evaluation.
  • Save time describing card conditions.
  • Protect sellers from post-sale disputes.

Is the card sealed?

  • The card is sealed with a label that cannot be removed without tearing. However, you can retrieve it at any time.
  • The card is protected by a resealable sleeve and a card saver.

Once pregraded, can I send my card for grading?

  • Absolutely. The pregrading sleeve provides excellent protection for sending your card for grading with CollectAura.

PREGRADING SCALE

Condition

Equivalent grade

CollectAura

Condition description
Title

Mint

Min. 9

Card in near-perfect condition, with only minimal manufacturing and/or handling defects.

NM-Mint

Min. 8

Card showing light manufacturing and/or handling defects: white spots (from cutting or handling), micro-scratches, print lines, imperfect cutting, etc.

Exc.

Min. 7

Card with several handling defects affecting its visual appearance: white spots, micro-scratches, dents, slight deformation, etc.

Good / VG

Min. 5

Card showing numerous signs of wear from handling: significant whitening, multiple scratches, deformations, dents, accidental stains, etc.

Played

Max. 4

Card with several major defects affecting its integrity: creases, deformation, warping (humidity), accidental stains, numerous deep scratches, etc.

Pre-grade your collection

A clear and fast process to authenticate and enhance the value of your cards.

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