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Gemix — Grading Report

Grading Report

An evaluation without reason holds no value.
Our Grading Report reveals it all.

Why Choose Gemix

“Why this grade?”

It's time to end grading without evidence.

Industry First

Japan's First Detailed Report

Every scratch, crease, and stain is recorded with individual codes. The industry's first report that fully discloses the rationale behind each grade.

Transparent

Easily Understand the Impact on Grade

The impact of each code on the grade is quantified. See at a glance which defect affected the score and how.

High Resolution

Review in High-Resolution Images

Defect areas are captured in high-resolution images. Verify the card's true condition from anywhere.

Tamper-proof

Tamper-Proof Online Report

A tamper-proof online certificate. An unwavering guarantee that permanently records the card's authenticity.

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Grading Codes

Grading Codes

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Online Certificate

Online Certificate

Patent

Pending Technology

Patent Pending

Tamper-proof

Report Guarantee

Tamper-proof Report

Comparison

The Gemix Difference

Industry-first evidence-based grading.
Four differences only Gemix discloses.

Gemix

Detailed Grade Information Available

Every scratch, crease, and stain fully disclosed with individual codes

Indicates Defect Locations and Severity

See at a glance which area affected the grade

High-Resolution Images Available for Review

Card condition recorded in high-resolution images

Unbiased Grading Results

Objective and reproducible grading based on proprietary standards

VS

Others

Detailed Grade Information Unavailable

No disclosure of why a grade was given

Defect Locations Unknown

No indication of where issues are located

Image Review Unavailable

Text only. No visual verification available

Inconsistent Grading Results

Grades vary by examiner and timing

Gemix brings evidence back to grading.

Industry-first detailed code disclosure, high-resolution image recording, and online certificates. All to accurately convey the true value of your card.

Grading Codes

Grading Codes

significantly impactcard grading are evaluated on a three-point scale.
Higher numbers indicate more severe damage.

Scratches, Creases, and Folds: Graded on a 3-point scale.

S

Scratch

Scratch - S

Indicates scratches on the card’s surface.

S1

S2

S3

Low → High

Examples: S1 (Minor), S2 (Moderate), S3 (Severe)

C

Crease / Fold

Crease/Fold - C

Indicates creases or folds on the card.

C1

C2

C3

Low → High

Examples: C1 (Minor), C2 (Moderate), C3 (Severe)

Other Factors

D

Dent

Dent - D

Indicates dents or pressure marks on the card.

T

Stain

Stain - T

Indicates dirt or stains on the card's surface, including damage from liquids.

I

Ink

Ink - I

Indicates a foggy or dulled surface on the card, including loss of transparency or color fading.

FD

Factory Defect

Factory Defect - FD

Indicates factory-origin defects (such as printing issues).

Additional Indicators

Note

Modifiers applied to codes — expressing severity, scope, and intensity.

L

Light - L

(Example: T-L for slight dirt)

!

Intense - !

(Example: D! for a large dent)

Z

Zone - Z

(Example: I-Z for localized color fading)

G

Global - G

(Example: S1-G for minor scratches across the entire surface)

Notes

Impact on the Grade

C > S > D > T = I >> FD

The impact on grading is ranked as follows:C > S > D > T = I >> FD.

Defects on corners and edges are noted directly.

Centering is indicated with arrows showing the direction.

If the number of evaluation indicators exceeds a certain limit, the most impactful indicators are prioritized, and lower-impact indicators are omitted.

If the grade is below 9 and the number of noted defect codes exceeds a certain threshold, the layout is automatically adjusted for better readability.

Cert Verification

Check the Grading Report

GRADING VERIFICATION

Grading Report

An evaluation without reason holds no value.

Our Grading Report reveals it all.

“Why this grade?”

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Gemix breaks through

with radical transparency.

Comparison

The Gemix Difference

Industry-first evidence-based grading.
Four differences only Gemix discloses.

Gemix

Detailed Grade Information Available

Every scratch, crease, and stain fully disclosed with individual codes

Indicates Defect Locations and Severity

See at a glance which area affected the grade

High-Resolution Images Available for Review

Card condition recorded in high-resolution images

Unbiased Grading Results

Objective and reproducible grading based on proprietary standards

VS

Others

Detailed Grade Information Unavailable

No disclosure of why a grade was given

Defect Locations Unknown

No indication of where issues are located

Image Review Unavailable

Text only. No visual verification available

Inconsistent Grading Results

Grades vary by examiner and timing

Gemix brings evidence back to grading.

Industry-first detailed code disclosure, high-resolution image recording, and online certificates. All to accurately convey the true value of your card.

Full Transparency

Japan's first detailed report.

Understand exactly what affects your grade.

Review with high-resolution images.

Secure and tamper-proof online access.

* Patent Pending

Grading Codes

Grading Codes

significantly impactcard grading are evaluated on a three-point scale.

Scratches, Creases, and Folds: Graded on a 3-point scale.

S

Scratch

Scratch - S

Indicates scratches on the card’s surface.

S1

S2

S3

Low → High

Examples: S1 (Minor), S2 (Moderate), S3 (Severe)

C

Crease / Fold

Crease/Fold - C

Indicates creases or folds on the card.

C1

C2

C3

Low → High

Examples: C1 (Minor), C2 (Moderate), C3 (Severe)

Other Factors

D

Dent

Dent - D

Indicates dents or pressure marks on the card.

T

Stain

Stain - T

Indicates dirt or stains on the card's surface, including damage from liquids.

I

Ink

Ink - I

Indicates a foggy or dulled surface on the card, including loss of transparency or color fading.

FD

Factory Defect

Factory Defect - FD

Indicates factory-origin defects (such as printing issues).

Additional Indicators

Note

Modifiers applied to codes — expressing severity, scope, and intensity.

L

Light - L

(Example: T-L for slight dirt)

!

Intense - !

(Example: D! for a large dent)

Z

Zone - Z

(Example: I-Z for localized color fading)

G

Global - G

(Example: S1-G for minor scratches across the entire surface)

Notes

Impact on the Grade

C > S > D > T = I >> FD

The impact on grading is ranked as follows:C > S > D > T = I >> FD.

Defects on corners and edges are noted directly.

Centering is indicated with arrows showing the direction.

If the number of evaluation indicators exceeds a certain limit, the most impactful indicators are prioritized, and lower-impact indicators are omitted.

If the grade is below 9 and the number of noted defect codes exceeds a certain threshold, the layout is automatically adjusted for better readability.

Cert Verification

Check the Grading Report