Global Authentication

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Global Perfect (10)

This superior example exhibits no wear or blemishes. The package must be wrinkle and crease free and also possess superb print quality. The gum must not be broken or adhere to the front of the card.

Centering must be 55-45 or better.

Global GEM-MT (9.5)

This superior example exhibits no wear or blemishes. This pack must possess four perfectly sharp corners and no chipping. One minor print imperfection may be allowed. Approximate centering of 55/45 on the front.

Global MINT (9)

The pack appears to have all the attributes of a Global Gem-Mint 10. Upon closer inspection, there is one minor flaw such as a minor wrinkle, touch of wear at one corner or a small print mark may be visible.

Centering must be 80-20 or better.

Global NM-MT+ (8.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global NM-MT pack but will have a superior characteristic.

Global NM-MT

A nearly flawless pack. While the corners appear flawless, upon closer inspection, this pack may have one or more corners with a light wrinkle or wear. There may be a few other minor flaws including print marks, a light stain, or light surface scratches.

Centering must be 90-10 or better.

Global NM+ (7.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global NM pack but will have a superior characteristic.

Global NM (7)

While the pack appears to have four square corners, there may be light wrinkles on all four corners. The pack may exhibit a few minor flaws including a minor tear, wear at all four corners or a small stain.

Centering must be 95-5 or better.

Global EX-MT+ (6.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global EX-MT pack but will have a superior characteristic.

Global EX-MT

This pack may have four corners with light wrinkles and one or more corners may have light tears. There may be light wrinkles on the front and on the back of the pack. The gum may be broken and adhered to the pack.

Global EX+ (5.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global EX 5 pack but will have a superior characteristic.

Global EX (5)

This pack will exhibit one or more corners with light tears and may have four corners with wrinkles. There may be broken or missing gum, staining and discoloration of the pack. The wrapper may also be misaligned.

Global VG-EX+ (4.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global VG-EX 4 but will have a superior characteristic.

Global VG-EX (4)

This pack will exhibit tears on the corners as well as small tears on the front and on the back of the pack. Wrinkling throughout the pack will be evident. Up to 60% of the seal may be popped. Loss of gloss, discoloration and fading will be evident. The wrapper may be misaligned.

Global VG+ (3.5)

Appears to be very similar to a Global VG 3 but will have a superior characteristic.

Global VG (3)

This pack will exhibit major flaws. There will be open tears on the corners and throughout the pack. The card stock may be exposed and a large part of the back of the pack will be exposed. 80% of the seal will be popped and fading, discoloration and lack of gloss will be obvious. The wrapper will be misaligned.

Global GD-VG (2.5)

May exhibit several flaws, including rounded corners, a small amount of back damage, staining and surface wear. Approximate centering of 90/10 on the front.

Global GOOD (2)

This pack will have major flaws throughout. Major tears will exist. The card stock will be exposed on one or more corners as well as the front and back of the pack. The gum will have disintegrated into powder and 90% of the seal will have been popped. The wrapper will be misaligned as well.

Global FAIR (1.5)

May exhibit several major flaws including tears and missing surface stock.

Global POOR (1)

This pack will exhibit major flaws throughout and card stock will be exposed on corners as well as the front and back of the pack. Less than 10% of the seal will be intact. The card stock will exhibit damage from wear, water, mildew, etc. The wrapper will be misaligned.

Authentic and Unopened

Packs that have been altered such as recolored and restored packs that have original factory seals and have not been opened will be designated "Authentic and Unopened". These packs will not receive a grade. However, they are guaranteed to be authentic.

Grading Process

Several factors such as rarity, demand and condition are key in determining the value of your trading cards, ultimately condition equals price.

The process of grading at Global reflects years of refinements. This these refinements assures a smooth organized approach when handling your prized cards. The moment your shipment arrives at Global, your order is confirmed to match the submission form sent with your cards. Your cards are then assigned a random sequence of numbers, which is unique to your submission. These unique sequence numbers are used in tracking your cards throughout the grading process and to insure against any possible conflicts of interest.

The moment your cards enter the grading room they are examined first for tampering (restoration, re-coloring trimming are considered before the grading process begins) because manufacturing originality is the first evaluation priority. Two separate and independent graders evaluate each card. Using a variety of conventional and proprietary grading techniques, cards undergo the grading process. Information regarding each card is recorded into Global’s database by each grader. Each grader’s analysis is then verified and finalized before each card receives its final grade (Grading Scale). Detailed information about the cards grade’s and variety is automatically converted to bar code and serial numbers. This new coded information is then printed on to a Global flip (certificate) and affixed to the holder. After the flip and holder are matched, a technician seats a proper inorganic eyelet to the card in a manner that cradles all edges and corners of the sports card while in the holder. Once a card receives its grade, it is now generally “liquid” and can be marketed by collector or dealer through various means such as Internet auctions, tradeshows and mail order.