Mint+ 10
A CLG Mint+ 10 card is a virtually perfect card. Attributes include four perfectly sharp corners, sharp focus and bright color. A CLG Mint+ 10 card will contain 2 or more higher standards than a CLG Mint 9 The image must be centered on the card 50/50 on the front, and 50/50 on the back.

Mint 9
A CLG Mint 9 is a superb condition card that exhibits only one of the following minor flaws: a very slight stain on back, a minor printing mark or slightly discolored borders. Centering must be approximately 55/45 to 60/40 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

NM-MT 8
A CLG NM-MT 8 is a super high-end card that appears Mint at first glance, but upon magnification, the card can exhibit the following: a very slight stain on back, the slightest fraying at one or two corners, a minor printing mark, and/or slightly discolored borders. Centering must be approximately 65/35 to 70/30 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

NM 7
A CLG NM 7 is a card with slight surface wear visible upon close inspection. There may be slight fraying on one or two corners. Picture focus may be slightly blurred. A minor printing blemish is acceptable. Slight staining is acceptable on the back of the card only. Most of the original color is retained. Centering must be approximately 70/30 to 75/25 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

EX-MT 6
On a CLG EX-MT 6 card may have visible surface wear or a printing defect, which does not detract from its overall appeal. A very light paper wrinkle may be detected only upon close inspection. Corners maybe slightly frayed. Picture focus may be slightly blurred. Card may show very slight loss of original paper, may have minor stain on back, and may also show some discolored borders. Centering must be 80/20 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

EX 5
On CLG EX-5 card surface wear or printing defects are more visible. There may be minor fraying on photo edges. Loss of original color will be more apparent. Focus of picture may be slightly blurry. Several light wrinkle and/or scratches may be visible upon close inspection, but do not detract from the appeal of the picture. Card may show some discolored borders. Centering must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

VG-EX 4
On a CLG VG-EX 4 card surface wear is noticeable but moderate. The card may have light smudging or light wrinkles and/or scratches. Some original color will be retained. Borders may be slightly discolored. A light crease may be visible. Centering must be 85/15 or better on the front and 90/10 or better on the back.

GOOD (3), FAIR (2), POOR (1)

Cards will be well-worn, mishandled, or abused: Slightly rounded corners and layered corners, scuffing, most or all original gloss will be missing,very discolored borders, moderate to heavy creasing, and one or more serious flaws. Card will recieve a grade of Good, Fair, or Poor depending on the severity of the cards condition