Centering
In trading card grading, centering refers to the alignment of the printed image within the card borders.
Miscut
A miscut is a card or printed collectible that has been cut so far off-centre during production that part of an adjacent card or sheet is visible on the finished piece. Miscuts originate at the cutting stage of the printing run, when the sheet of cards is sliced into individual pieces. Most miscuts are condition […]
Print Line
A print line is a thin, often horizontal mark visible on the surface of a printed card, caused by a small imperfection or contaminant on the printing press during the production run. Print lines are most common on glossy stock and on holographic foil, where the contrast amplifies the line’s visibility. They are treated as […]
Rookie Card
A rookie card is a player’s first officially licensed trading card, issued during their professional debut season by a major manufacturer with the relevant league licence. The rookie card is the single most price-sensitive variable in modern sports cards: a player’s rookie card from a flagship set will trade at a substantial multiple of an […]