A Note On Grading

In cases where a grade is called for, I will usually supply a subjective, somewhat conservative estimate. Sending every comic, trading card, and etc. off to an official grading authority is unfortunately not very practical, so it’s only done very occasionally for items that already carry very high value and are highly sought after and collectible. Otherwise, expect the stated grade to be close to, but not exactly in alignment with, the grade that such an organization might give out. For items where grading is a concern, I do my best to store them such that they maintain the grade (or, rather, estimated grade) they were initially listed at so long as they remain in my possession. If something happens, I will either update the listing or, if there are already buyers or bidders, notify all concerned parties and, depending on circumstances, work with them to potentially adjust pricing accordingly.

TLDR: I am not a professional grader. I have a background in the arts that I feel helps me make decent assessments, but take any grades I give as rough estimates.