Card Pre-Grade Estimator
Before you pay to grade a card, it helps to know what grade it will likely earn. This pre-grade estimator walks through the four things graders judge, centering, corners, edges, and surface, and predicts a likely PSA grade so you can decide whether to submit.
Pre-Grade Estimator
Judge each area honestly, using bright light and magnification if you can.
How to Use It
- Put the card under bright light and, if possible, a loupe or zoomed phone camera.
- Judge centering by comparing opposite borders, front and back.
- Check all four corners, then run the edges, then tilt the surface for print lines and scratches.
- Pick the honest option for each and read the estimate. Graders take the lowest area, so be strict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grade will my card get?
Graders score centering, corners, edges, and surface, then assign the lowest of those as the ceiling. This estimator asks about each and predicts a likely grade, but only the grading company decides for certain.
How accurate is a pre-grade estimate?
It is a guide, not a guarantee. Be honest and slightly pessimistic with each input, because graders inspect under magnification and strong light and catch flaws you may miss.
What kills a card grade fastest?
Surface flaws and centering. A single print line, scratch, or off-center cut caps the grade no matter how sharp the corners are.