Precision Score & Condition Grade
The Pocket Pals Precision Score provides a detailed condition result from 0 to 100. The Pocket Pals Condition Grade converts that result into a simplified grade from 1 to 10 with an accompanying condition descriptor.
Precision Score Conversion
The table below shows the relationship between the Precision Score, Condition Grade, and condition descriptor assigned to a card.
| Condition | Pocket Pals Condition Grade | Precision Score |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect | 10 | 99–100 |
| Pristine | 10 | 96–98 |
| Gem Mint | 10 | 92–95 |
| Mint | 9 | 88–91 |
| Near Mint–Mint | 8 | 82–87 |
| Near Mint | 7 | 75–81 |
| Excellent–Near Mint | 6 | 67–74 |
| Excellent | 5 | 58–66 |
| Very Good–Excellent | 4 | 48–57 |
| Very Good | 3 | 36–47 |
| Good | 2 | 20–35 |
| Poor | 1 | 0–19 |
Condition Categories
The Precision Score is calculated from four condition categories totaling a maximum of 100 points.
Surface
Surface condition contributes up to 35 points to the Precision Score.
Corners
Corner condition contributes up to 25 points to the Precision Score.
Edges
Edge condition contributes up to 20 points to the Precision Score.
Centering
Centering contributes up to 20 points to the Precision Score.
Authentication, Alteration & Grade Caps
Authentication, card dimensions, trimming, recolouring, restoration, cleaning, and other forms of alteration are evaluated separately and do not add points to the Precision Score.
Serious defects may cap the final Condition Grade.
A calculated Precision Score does not always guarantee the corresponding Condition Grade if a serious defect or other grading rule places a maximum cap on the final result.
A calculated Precision Score does not always guarantee the corresponding Condition Grade if a serious defect or other grading rule places a maximum cap on the final result.
Counterfeit or materially altered cards may receive a non-numerical designation.
In those cases, the card may not receive a normal Pocket Pals Condition Grade.
In those cases, the card may not receive a normal Pocket Pals Condition Grade.
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