Wayne Alan Grading

Grading Scale

We employ the universally recognized 5-point grading system utilized by most major graders.
This standardized approach offers a clear, objective measure of condition.

WAG 10

A WAG 10 Gem Mint is a virtually flawless card. Visually appealing centering, clean surfaces, and sharp corners. An allowance may be made for a minor manufacturer imperfection if it doesn't detract from the card's appeal. The card's centering must be 60/40 or better on the front.

WAG 9

A WAG 9 Mint is a near perfect card with a limited number of minor flaws that disqualify it from Gem Mint. Upon first glance a WAG 9 may appear to be a 10, but close inspection will reveal its imperfections. Centering must be at least 60/40.

WAG 8

A WAG 8 Near Mint card is a card in fantastic condition, but may exhibit multiple minor flaws that bring it down from Mint status. These flaws should not detract heavily from the overall appeal of the card, but will be more apparent upon inspection. Front centering must be 70/30 or better.

WAG 7

A WAG 7 Excellent card is as its name implies — in excellent condition. Cards of this condition have been well preserved, but may have been handled without protection occasionally. Several minor flaws will be apparent, but no bends, rips, tears, or stains.

WAG 6

A WAG 6 Great is a card which shows signs of having been played with, but still retains its overall structure and is still visually appealing to most collectors. Flaws begin to be substantially more noticeable, but no bends, rips, tears or stains are allowed.

WAG 5

A WAG 5 Good card shows more substantial flaws, scratches, edge nicks, smudges and dents, but keeps its overall structure in tact without creases or tears. Cards of this grade were likely used in decks and were handled often without protection.

WAG 4

A WAG 4 Fair is a card that shows substantial signs of having been played, several instances of damage are apparent, scratches, dents, minor creases, but no tears or rips of any kind are allowed.

DMG+

WAG 3-1 are grades reserved for cards with heavy damage. Bends, creases, tears, heavy scratches, and dents are all judged here. Damage is observed on a scale from 3 to 1 and averaged out to determine the final grade.

DMG

WAG 3-1 are grades reserved for cards with heavy damage. Bends, creases, tears, heavy scratches, and dents are all judged here. Damage is observed on a scale from 3 to 1 and averaged out to determine the final grade.

DMG-

WAG 3-1 are grades reserved for cards with heavy damage. Bends, creases, tears, heavy scratches, and dents are all judged here. Damage is observed on a scale from 3 to 1 and averaged out to determine the final grade.