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Inspect each edge for whitening, chipping, rough cuts, dents, and wear, then record what you see with a manual edge-condition estimate.
Use a clear close-up photo or inspect the physical card under bright, angled light. You manually match each edge to the visible condition choices, and the tool summarizes those selections into an edge-condition estimate. It does not professionally grade, authenticate, or inspect a card for you, and it cannot guarantee a PSA, BGS, or CGC result.
For a complete pre-screen, read the edge and surface grading guide, measure alignment with the centering tool, review gloss and scratches with the surface checker, and compare the whole card with the PSA grades guide.
Select a condition for all four edges to see your manual estimate
0/4 edges rated
These are tool reference scores, not guaranteed professional sub-grades
Edges are razor-sharp with no visible wear even under 10x magnification. The card looks freshly cut with crisp, clean borders.
Edges appear sharp to the naked eye. Under magnification, there may be very minor fuzzing on one or two spots that does not detract from the overall appearance.
Slight fuzzing or minor whitening visible along the edge. May show light wear at one or more corners where the edge meets the corner. Visible without magnification under direct light.
Clear whitening along portions of the edge. May include small chips or dings. Fuzzing is readily apparent. The card has been handled or stored without protection.
Significant whitening, chipping, or peeling along the edge. May show layering or delamination. The edge is rough to the touch and damage is immediately noticeable.
Major grading companies inspect edges as part of the card's overall condition. Whitening, chipping, rough cuts, peeling, and dents can all matter, but graders do not publish a universal formula that converts one edge defect into a fixed grade.
BGS can report a separate edge sub-grade, while PSA reports a final whole-card grade. In either system, the rest of the card still matters. Inspect centering, corners, and surface alongside all four edges instead of treating this estimate as the card's final outcome.
The practical goal is to catch visible concerns before paying submission and shipping costs. A clean manual pre-screen can help you decide which cards deserve a closer inspection, but only the grading company can authenticate and assign the professional grade.
Match the visible issue first; do not work backward from the grade you want
What you see
A thin white line or isolated white flecks appear along a dark printed edge when the card is tilted under light.
How to record it
Record faint, isolated whitening as light wear; use a stronger wear selection when it is continuous or clearly visible without magnification.
What you see
Small pieces of the printed surface are missing at the edge, leaving distinct divots rather than a smooth color change.
How to record it
Rate the affected edge by the number, size, and visibility of the chips. Do not convert that selection into a promised professional grade.
What you see
Fine fibers or an uneven factory-cut line run along part of the edge, sometimes without exposed white card stock.
How to record it
Document what is visible and compare both sides. A professional grader decides how a factory rough cut affects the whole card.
What you see
A shallow compressed spot interrupts the edge line and becomes easier to see when light moves across the card.
How to record it
Rate the edge conservatively and also inspect the nearby corner and surface, because one impact can affect more than one area.
Inspect the top, bottom, left, and right edges on the card or in clear close-up photos, then choose the condition that best matches each edge. The tool averages those manual selections into an edge-condition estimate for pre-screening.
No. It is a manual inspection aid based only on the conditions you select. PSA, BGS, CGC, and other grading companies inspect the physical card, apply their own standards, and determine the final grade.
No. The tool does not authenticate a card, detect alterations, or certify that a card is genuine. Professional authentication and encapsulation require the physical card and the chosen grading company.
Use bright, angled light and inspect both the front and back edge lines. Look for exposed white stock, missing print, raised fibers, compression, peeling, and changes near each corner. Check more than one angle so glare is not mistaken for damage.
No single visible issue guarantees a specific outcome. Its location, severity, the rest of the card, and the grading company’s standards all matter. Use the tool to document visible condition, not to promise a final grade.
Edge wear is irreversible once it occurs. Proper storage and handling from the moment you acquire a card is the only way to preserve edge quality.