Condition Guide
Every card at Glitch Guild is physically inspected by hand under neutral studio lighting. Our official baseline standard is Excellent condition, while the majority of our single cards are Near Mint or Mint. If any card slips below the purchased condition during pre-dispatch checks, we halt the order and provide clear photos with the option for a discount or full refund.
Near Mint
The card appears fresh from the pack with minimal to no visible wear.
- No visible scratches, scuffs, or edge wear
- Corners are sharp and undamaged
- No bends, creases, or indentations
- Surface is clean with full gloss (where applicable)
- Centering is acceptable but doesn't need to be perfect
Excellent
The card is in superb condition but may show one or two extremely minor imperfections upon close inspection.
- Extremely faint edge wear (e.g. a single tiny white nick on an edge)
- Card surface is clean but may have one or two microscopic scratches
- No bends, creases, or major indentations
- Card retains almost all original gloss
- A virtually flawless card that falls just short of Near Mint
Lightly Played
The card shows minor but noticeable wear. It has clearly been handled or played, but cared for.
- Minor edge wear or corner softening visible on multiple sides
- Faint surface scratches or light scuffing
- No creases or bends
- Slight loss of original gloss may be present
- Card is still structurally sound and flat
Moderately Played
The card has noticeable wear that is visible at arm's length. Still perfectly playable in sleeves.
- Visible edge wear and corner wear
- Surface scratches that can be felt with a fingernail
- Minor creasing or a small bend may be present
- Some discolouration or fading possible
- Card may have slight warping but remains playable
Heavily Played
The card shows significant wear. Suitable for casual play in sleeves or budget collectors.
- Significant edge wear, fraying, or peeling
- Major creases, bends, or fold lines
- Heavy surface wear affecting artwork visibility
- Possible water damage, staining, or writing
- Card may not lay flat without sleeving
Our Quality Promise
We process thousands of unplayed cards, meaning the vast majority of our inventory is Near Mint. However, we don't rely on assumptions. Before any order leaves our Kent warehouse, every single card is physically inspected. If a card you've purchased slips below our Excellent standard, your order is paused. We'll contact you immediately with photos of the exact card and offer a choice: a fair discount or a full, instant refund.