{"id":374,"date":"2026-11-06T01:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igcgrades.com\/?page_id=374"},"modified":"2026-11-06T01:28:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:28:29","slug":"grading-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/igcgrades.com\/?page_id=374","title":{"rendered":"Grading Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
IGC GRADING<\/div>

Grading Standards<\/h1>

Human judgment. AI-assisted precision.<\/p><\/div><\/section>

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THE IGC STANDARD<\/div>

The grade lives in the details.<\/h2><\/div>

IGC condition reviews are built around the physical characteristics collectors inspect most closely. The goal is consistency, clear documentation, and a grade that can be understood\u2014not just displayed.<\/p><\/div>\n

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C<\/div>01<\/span>

Centering<\/h3>

Front and back alignment, border balance, image placement, and overall visual symmetry.<\/p>

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C<\/div>02<\/span>

Corners<\/h3>

Sharpness, touches, wear, fraying, softness, and structural integrity under close inspection.<\/p>

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E<\/div>03<\/span>

Edges<\/h3>

Whitening, chipping, rough cuts, edge wear, and consistency across all four sides.<\/p>

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S<\/div>04<\/span>

Surface<\/h3>

Scratches, print defects, dimples, staining, gloss, indentations, and visible surface flaws.<\/p>

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\"IGC<\/div><\/div>THE GRADE \u00b7 IN THE HOLDER<\/span><\/div>
IGC GEM MT 10<\/div>

Reserved for cards that meet the highest IGC condition standard.<\/h3>

An IGC 10 reflects exceptional presentation across centering, corners, edges, and surface.<\/p><\/div>

Strong eye appeal<\/span>Sharp presentation<\/span>Minimal visible defects<\/span>High-end collector quality<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/section>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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