Gem Mint
Virtually flawless, with exceptional eye appeal and only negligible manufacturing variance.
ESTABLISHED FOR THE AGES
Where legacy
becomes legend.
Eminence authenticates, grades, and preserves the artifacts of modern collecting with standards worthy of antiquity.
ΕEMINENCEGRADING SERVICES10GEM MINT
THE STANDARDENDURESEGS-10000001
ΑΚΡΙΒΕΙΑPrecisionΑΛΗΘΕΙΑAuthenticityΚΛΗΡΟΝΟΜΙΑLegacy
THE EMINENCE PHILOSOPHY
Judgment tempered
by wisdom.
A grade is not merely a number. It is a lasting declaration of condition, authenticity, and significance.
Every card is examined by trained specialists under controlled lighting and magnification. Market value never influences our assessment.
TEN DEGREES OF DISTINCTION
The Eminence Scale
Exacting standards communicate condition with clarity. Four independently assessed subgrades support the final verdict.
Mint
Superb condition with a minor imperfection.
NM–Mint
High-end presentation with very slight defects.
Near Mint
Clean appearance with slight handling wear.
EX–Mint
Above-average with modest visible wear.
Excellent
Moderate wear, retaining visual character.
VG–Excellent
Noticeable wear with sound integrity.
Very Good
Multiple visible defects from age or handling.
Good
Heavy wear or damage; card remains complete.
Poor
Severe damage or deterioration.
THE FOUR PILLARS
Every verdict rests
upon four truths.
Centering
Border alignment and balance, front and reverse.
Corners
Sharpness, wear, whitening, and structure.
Edges
Chipping, roughness, color, and cut quality.
Surface
Print, gloss, scratches, stains, and impressions.
THE GRADING RITUAL
Rigor at every stage.
Intake & Imaging
Logged, photographed, and tracked.
Authentication
Print, materials, dimensions, and provenance inspected.
Independent Grading
Multiple specialists assess all four pillars.
Quality Control
Grade, label, and orientation receive final review.
Encapsulation
Archival, tamper-evident protection for the ages.
AUTHENTICITY, RECORDED
A legacy that can
always be proven.
Every encapsulated card receives a unique certification number linked to its identity, grade, subgrades, and grading date.
- Tamper-evident encapsulation
- Permanent searchable record
- Independent quality control
“Speed fades. Accuracy endures.”
Transparent service levels, full evaluation, and no shortcuts.
STANDARDThoughtful, dependable servicePRIORITYAccelerated professional reviewEXPRESSOur fastest complete evaluation
BEGIN YOUR SUBMISSION
Place your collection
among the legends.
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