Last updated: 2 October 2025
This guide summarises how to grade and list cards on Managem. It forms part of the Managem Terms & Conditions. If anything here conflicts with the Terms, the Terms prevail.
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Quick start
Determine the type of item: Raw single, Graded card, or Sealed product.
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Choose a condition
Use the grade definitions below. Only use the supported grades (no plus/minus).
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Add the required details
Fill in comments/notes and any dedicated fields (e.g., grader/serial for slabs).
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Add photos (when required)
Photos are required for £20+ listings and any sealed item with a seal tear.
Key terms (at a glance)#
Raw / ungraded cards#
Mint (M)#
Looks factory-fresh to the naked eye. No wear, dirt or handling; no creases, dents, edge/corner whitening or scratches. Centring/print tolerances as manufactured.
No “Gem Mint” grade and no partial grades (e.g., NM- / EX+).
Near Mint (NM)#
At arm's length looks new. May show very light edge/corner whitening or a couple of hairline marks. No creases/bends/clouding. Sleeve-playable.
Excellent (EX)#
Light to moderate play. Noticeable small scuffs/nicks/whitening; light shuffle marks. No structural damage. Sleeve-playable.
Good (GD)#
Moderate/heavier play. Multiple scuffs/scratches/whitening. A very light crease may appear, but the card stays sleeve-playable and intact.
Lightly Played (LP)#
Significant play. Multiple areas of whitening/chipping; several creases or one larger crease while still sleeve-playable; heavy shuffle wear; ingrained dirt/staining permitted if structurally sound.
Played (PL)#
Heavy wear. Multiple large creases, beginning edge splits, heavy grime/staining, small tears. Identifiable; sleeve-usable but poor overall.
Poor (PO)#
Not sleeve-playable or severely compromised: tears/splits through layers; major delamination; water damage/warping; heavy inking/blackened borders; trimming/re-backing or similar alteration.
Cards altered in any way must not be listed on Managem (see “Not permitted”).
Use only the grades above in the condition field/title. Don't use partial grades (e.g., NM-, EX+). If there are nuances, describe them in comments/notes.
Special cases#
Graded cards (Slabs)#
Select the third-party grade as the listing condition (e.g., “PSA 9”).
Complete the dedicated fields: grader, numeric grade, certification/serial.
Minor case scuffs/hairlines can happen—mention them in comments if relevant.
Cracked or tampered slabs are not allowed. Please do not list them.
No cross-grading promises (e.g., “will regrade a 10”). List what you have, not what it might become.
Photos for slabs should show the full slab with the cert/serial visible.
Sealed products#
Only Factory Sealed (New) products are allowed (original manufacturer's seal/wrap intact).
If the outer wrap has tears that do not expose contents, you must describe them in comments and photograph them clearly (edges/corners; tear close-ups).
Not allowed: resealed or opened products; tears exposing contents; missing/altered official seals.
Photos#
Use comments/notes to record, where applicable:Signatures – who signed; pen/ink type (if known); whether a COA is included.
Factory anomalies – e.g., miscuts, crimps, misprints, dents/indentations.
Odours/contaminants – smoke, moisture or other noticeable odours.
Language/edition (e.g., 1st Edition, Unlimited) and foil variant (foil/reverse foil/rainbow), where relevant.
Disputes & remedies (condition issues)#
Consistency & enforcement#
Managem monitors dispute rates. Repeated over-grading or failing to include required notes/photos may lead to escalation (warnings, listing restrictions, payout holds on affected orders, or suspension) under the Terms.Grading describes condition, not competitive eligibility. Judges/tournament organisers may exclude cards (e.g., for marked-card concerns). Buyers seeking tournament-legal condition should take this into account.Relationship to the Terms#
This page explains condition and listing expectations on Managem. Returns, cancellations, shipping duties, timelines and dispute procedures are governed by the Terms & Conditions and related policies.