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Evaluate each edge of your trading card for wear, whitening, and damage. Get a predicted edge sub-grade to understand how your card might score before submitting to PSA, BGS, or CGC.
Select a condition for all four edges to see your predicted sub-grade
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Learn to identify each condition level when evaluating your card
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.
Edges typically account for 20-25% of a card's overall grade at major grading companies. At PSA, edge condition is one of four equally weighted categories. BGS assigns a specific edge sub-grade that directly affects the final grade calculation.
A card with perfect centering, corners, and surface can still receive a significantly lower overall grade due to edge issues. Because edges run the full perimeter of the card, they represent the largest total area evaluated and are highly visible when examining a card in hand.
Edge wear is also one of the most common reasons cards fail to achieve a Gem Mint (10) grade. Even minor whitening along a single edge can drop a card from a 10 to a 9.5 or lower, which often represents a substantial difference in market value.
The most frequent edge defects found during professional grading
The most common edge defect. White spots or lines appear where the card stock has been compressed or worn, revealing the inner core layer of the card.
Small pieces of the card surface layer break away from the edge, creating tiny divots. Often occurs from shuffling or rough handling.
Impact marks along the edge caused by dropping the card or pressing it against hard surfaces. Creates small indentations without removing material.
The point where edges meet corners is the most vulnerable area. Wear here often appears first and is weighted heavily by grading companies.
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.