Grading System
Four angles.
Corners
Every grade has a reason.
4 Criteria
Grading Criteria
Strict standards. Clear evidence.
Every evaluation is built on four objective indicators.
01
Corners
1 – 10
Corners are checked for whitening, damage, flatness, and peeling.
02
Edges
1 – 10
Edges are evaluated following the same criteria as Corners.
03
Surface
1 – 10
The card's surface is evaluated for scratches, micro-scratches, dirt, deterioration, color changes, creases, dents, water damage, and ink stains.
04
Centering
8 – 10
Centering is rated between 8 and 10.
Cards with centering below 8 are considered significantly off-center and are marked as OC.
Note: For scores of 9 or above, each criterion is rated in increments of 0.5. In the final evaluation, any decimals are rounded down.
Final Rating
How the Final Grade Is Calculated
The final score is not a simple average — it is derived from the lowest of the four indicators.
One lowest criterion → +1 grade
10
8
6
9
8
6
8
Corners
Edges
Surface
Centering
Grade
7
Two or more lowest → no bonus
10
8
6
9
8
8
9.5
Corners
Edges
Surface
Centering
Grade
8
* Grade 10 (10, 10 Gold, 10 Black) is not calculated this way; it is determined by the conditions in "About Grade 10" below.
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
A 1–10 numeric scale, plus three Grade 10 tiers at the top. Higher grades generally mean higher value.
Grade 10 Tiers
10
Black
Perfect
10
Gold
Near-Perfect
10
Near-Perfect
Numeric Scale
9
Very Good
8
Good
7
Above Average
6
Average
5
Below Average
4
Poor
3
Very Poor
2
Low
1
Defective
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
Gold
10
Black
Defective
Low
Very Poor
Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Good
Very Good
Grade 10
10 Gold
10 Black
Numeric Scale
Grade 10 Tiers
About Grade 10
Defined as 'perfect or near-perfect condition'.
10
Near-Perfect (0.5-point defect in two criteria)
Two criteria rated at 10, and two criteria rated at 9.5
9.5
Corners
9.5
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
10
Gold
Near-Perfect (0.5-point defect in one criterion)
Three criteria rated at 10, and one criterion rated at 9.5
9.5
Corners
10
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
10
Black
Perfect
All criteria rated at 10
10
Corners
10
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
Grading Report
Grading Report
The Gemix Grading Report provides a detailed evaluation of the condition of each trading card, allowing for a more accurate understanding of its quality.
Grading System
Four angles. Unwavering standards.
That's where our philosophy lives.
4 Criteria
Grading Criteria
Strict standards. Clear evidence.
Every evaluation is built on four objective indicators.
01
Corners
1 – 10
Corners are checked for whitening, damage, flatness, and peeling.
02
Edges
1 – 10
Edges are evaluated following the same criteria as Corners.
03
Surface
1 – 10
The card's surface is evaluated for scratches, micro-scratches, dirt, deterioration, color changes, creases, dents, water damage, and ink stains.
04
Centering
8 – 10
Centering is rated between 8 and 10.
Cards with centering below 8 are considered significantly off-center and are marked as OC.
Note: For scores of 9 or above, each criterion is rated in increments of 0.5. In the final evaluation, any decimals are rounded down.
Final Rating
How the Final Grade Is Calculated
The final score is not a simple average — it is derived from the lowest of the four indicators.
One lowest criterion → +1 grade
10
8
6
9
8
6
8
Corners
Edges
Surface
Centering
Grade
7
Two or more lowest → no bonus
10
8
6
9
8
8
9.5
Corners
Edges
Surface
Centering
Grade
8
* Grade 10 (10, 10 Gold, 10 Black) is not calculated this way; it is determined by the conditions in "About Grade 10" below.
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
A 1–10 numeric scale, plus three Grade 10 tiers at the top. Higher grades generally mean higher value.
Grade 10 Tiers
10
Black
Perfect
10
Gold
Near-Perfect
10
Near-Perfect
Numeric Scale
9
Very Good
8
Good
7
Above Average
6
Average
5
Below Average
4
Poor
3
Very Poor
2
Low
1
Defective
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
Gold
10
Black
Defective
Low
Very Poor
Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Good
Very Good
Grade 10
10 Gold
10 Black
Numeric Scale
Grade 10 Tiers
About Grade 10
Defined as 'perfect or near-perfect condition'.
10
Near-Perfect (0.5-point defect in two criteria)
Two criteria rated at 10, and two criteria rated at 9.5
9.5
Corners
9.5
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
10
Gold
Near-Perfect (0.5-point defect in one criterion)
Three criteria rated at 10, and one criterion rated at 9.5
9.5
Corners
10
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
10
Black
Perfect
All criteria rated at 10
10
Corners
10
Edges
10
Surface
10
Centering
Grading Report
An evaluation without reason holds no value.
Our Grading Report reveals it all.