Collecto •27 May 2025
How to Evaluate the Condition of a Card or Comics
Want to collect cards and comics smartly? Learn how to assess their condition: centering, spine, corners, slab, grading and all the key details that impact value.
Cards and comics are much more than shelf objects: they are stories, memories, and value. This guide introduces you to grading, the major certification bodies, and the factors that influence the value of a card or comic over time.
Want to collect cards and comics smartly? Learn how to assess their condition: centering, spine, corners, slab, grading and all the key details that impact value.
PSA, CGC, BGS: learn how the top grading companies for cards and comics work, how they assign grades, and why it matters in the collecting world.
Original or reprint? Learn how to tell the difference in cards and comics: codes, dates, print details and certifications that really matter.
Want to buy or sell collectible cards and comics safely? Discover the best channels: certified platforms, auction houses, and trusted marketplaces.
Discover why collectible cards and comics—from Pokémon to Marvel—are dominating the global collectibles market, with record-breaking sales and a rapidly growing, discerning demand.