We classify card condition
into 4 levels, A to D

Excellent condition
Light damage or signs of use
Damage or signs of use
Heavy damage or prominent signs of use

The 4 Condition Levels and overall standards

SNKRDUNK classifies the condition of single cards into four Condition Levels, A to D.

Main types of damage and quality standards

Here are the most common types of damage and our guideline standards for each. Tap an image to enlarge it.

White chipping

A → D

A condition where the white paper base shows on the edges or corners of the card, such as from peeling at the cut edges.

Denting

A → D

Indentations on the front or back of the card.

Scratching

B → D

Scratches or scuffs on the front or back of the card.

Peeling

B → D

Layers at the edges or corners of the card have separated and lifted due to friction or aging.

Staining

C → D

Staining from water, oil, etc. that has soaked into or stuck to the front or back of the card (excluding marks that can be wiped off, such as fingerprints).

Marks caused by ink touch-ups or writing are considered outside of our guideline standards and cannot be listed.

Manufacturing and Distribution Damage Conditions

These conditions are not caused by use, but may occur during the manufacturing and distribution process.

Initial manufacturing defects

Minor cut marks that may occur during the manufacturing and distribution process and mild warping that can be confirmed from the time of primary distribution are considered initial manufacturing defects that meet our guideline standards for condition “A”. However, if such defects are very noticeable, the item will be listed as condition “B”.

Condition Level by type of damage

If an item falls under multiple Condition Levels, the lowest applicable level (the one with the most damage) is the condition of the item, and it will be listed under that lowest applicable level.

White chipping	Denting	Scratching	Peeling	Staining	Manufacturing scratches
A few small white specks that are hard to see with the naked eye	A few very shallow dents that are hard to see with the naked eye	None	No lifting or peeling, but slight fuzziness (roughness) from cutting	None	Several straight scratches made during manufacturing
Several white specks or chipped spots visible at a glance	Many small dents like those from everyday use	Many small dents like those from everyday use	Light peeling in a few places	None	Several straight scratches made during manufacturing
Many clearly noticeable white chipped areas	Many dents visible at a glance	Many scratches visible at a glance	Peeling visible at a glance in a few places	Partial staining that cannot be wiped off	Many straight scratches made during manufacturing
Many clearly noticeable white chipped areas over an extensive area	Many large, clearly noticeable dents	Many clearly noticeable scratches over an extensive area	Large, clearly noticeable peeling in several places	Noticeable staining that cannot be wiped off, in several places over an extensive area	Many straight scratches made during manufacturing

Conditions Outside Our Standards

Writing etc. that detracts from the card’s design, food/beverage staining, and conditions such as the following are considered outside of our guideline standards and are not accepted for listing on SNKRDUNK.

Regarding “Magic: The Gathering” (MTG) items

If a single card shows issues such as ink marks, heavy creasing, or water damage, like those shown on this page, it is normally ineligible for listing, even as condition “D”. However, in the case of “Magic: The Gathering” single cards only, items in a condition outside of our guideline standards may still be listed if all of the following conditions are met:

The lowest condition rank (“D”) is selected
The condition outside our guideline standards is explained in the supplementary information and shown in the listing pictures
The card can still be used without issue for gameplay purposes

Condition levels for graded items based on evaluation grades

For items authenticated by third-party grading companies, item conditions are listed as follows:

PSA, BGS, and ARS graded items

Item conditions are listed based on the evaluation grade assigned by each grading agency.

PSA 10PSA 9PSA 8 or underBGS 10 BLBGS 10 GLBGS 9.5BGS 9 or underARS 10+ARS 10ARS 9ARS 9 or under

For sets containing multiple cards, the condition is listed based on the lowest grade among the individual cards.
For items with “Qualifiers” and dual grades, authentication is conducted based on PSA’s official “Additional Terms & Info”.
We do not authenticate handwriting (autographs) for dual grades.
Items graded BGS 8 or lower are listed under “BGS 9 or under”.

Items graded by other companies

For items graded by other companies, the condition is listed as “Other Graded”.

Regarding inspection and authentication

Our inspection and authentication are conducted with the item as is, still inside the card holder. As a rule, the condition of the card itself inside the holder is considered to conform to the evaluation of each grading company, and we do not perform detailed condition checks on it.

*If the condition of the holder does not meet our standards, or if the card itself is deemed to be counterfeit, the transaction will be canceled.

Can be listed

Minor scratching on the holder from manufacturing
Minor air bubbles or dust inside the holder

Cannot be listed

The card itself is clearly sun-faded
Label issuance errors (the description on the label differs from the card inside the holder)
Large scratches, cracking, chipping, or damage on the surface of the holder*Items can be listed if pictures showing the affected areas are included.

How to check

Here are the most common types of damage and our guideline standards for each. Tap an image to enlarge it.

Listing Guidelines (Reference for Buyers)

The following guidelines are provided for sellers listing items on the Japanese version of SNKRDUNK. Please note that listing is not available on the Global version of SNKRDUNK. Please use this information as a reference when making a purchase.

Item condition

Please select the correct “Item condition”. For details, please check the standards on this page.

Item description and comments

Please do not include content that is likely to mislead the buyer or that differs significantly from the listing information.

*Inspection and authentication are based solely on our standards. The content of item descriptions and comments (including information that identifies an individual item, such as PSA certification numbers) is not taken into account.

Listing multiple cards

You can list a maximum of 10 of the same item in one listing, as long as all cards match the one on the listing page.

*If a card that differs from the item on the listing page is included, regardless of the listing pictures, your listing may be deleted or the differing card may be disposed of before shipping.

Cards enclosed in sealed packaging

Please remove cards enclosed in opaque sealed packaging (such as magazine inserts) from their packaging before listing.

At the time of inspection, our team will confirm that the item matches the listing information and our quality standards. Incorrect listing information may result in cancellation of the transaction, and a cancellation fee (10% of the price) may be charged.

Listing pictures

Listing pictures are optional (you can also add them after listing). For high-value cards where buyers may be concerned about the condition, adding pictures helps them purchase with confidence.

How to take pictures

Sleeves can cause reflection, so please remove the sleeve for taking pictures to the best extent possible.
When listing multiple cards, please line them up without overlapping and take pictures of both the front and back.

Pictures that cannot be posted

Pictures where it is difficult to confirm the condition due to blurring, reflection (over-exposure), shadowing, etc.
AI-generated images, or edited images that make it difficult to confirm the condition

*Depending on the situation, the listing may be deleted or the transaction may be canceled.

Handling of accessories

Even if included in the listing information, some items are treated as accessories and others are not.

Included

Treated as accessories

Loaders, sleeves, or other items that protect the cards
Delivery slips, receipts, etc.
Certificates of authenticity*Certificates of authenticity are treated as accessories only in the case of trading cards.

Excluded

Not treated as accessories

Items not included at the time of primary distributione.g., playmats, wooden boxes, or bands you prepared yourself
Cards that differ from the item listing page
SNKRDUNK Authentication stickers
Stickers, store bags, store stickers, and patches
Items that fall under the novelty item scopee.g., PSA holder covers that were included at the time of purchase on another platform

Other rules

Yu-Gi-Oh! (Asian edition) cards

Asian-edition single cards can generally be listed from the same product page as the Japanese edition.
*Except for items whose product page states “Asian edition not accepted”.

We classify card conditioninto 4 levels, A to D