About DCI
Learn more about DCI and the team who makes it work! When you need your collection graded, trust in DCI to handle it quickly and accurately.
ABOUT DCI
Who we are
DCI is a third-party trading card authentication and grading company based in Texas. Our team has authenticated and certified memorabilia, autographs, and trading cards across an array of interests.
Backed by experience and expertise, we are positioned to provide superior authentication and grading in addition to cementing ownership.
ABOUT DCI
Why work with DCI
DCI has been the solution for tens of thousands of cards with a better than 95% gem rate when crossing over DCI-graded cards into other grading companies.
With these kinds of results, we have been able to help our customers to key in on the best possible cards to grade through the accuracy and precision of our in-house grading team.
In addition to the grading process, the other main frustration we hear in the hobby is the speed of grading.
Our team has achieved a 5 business day turnaround on all orders that are shipped to our office and a 3 hours turnaround time when you come and meet us at a local show.Follow us on social media to see where DCI will be next!
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DCI10
QUALITY
Flawless Card
description
Qualities include 4 sharp corners, original card gloss on the surface of the card without dimples, scratches, or indentions. The example should have sharp edges and corners. Centering on the card should be at least 55/45.
grade
DCI9
QUALITY
Mint Condition
description
A card in mint condition that exemplifies 3 of the 4 grading standards listed to meet the requirements for a DCI 10. Qualities include sharp corners and edges. Minor surface wear and 60/40 centering on the front.
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DCI8
QUALITY
Near Mint Condition
description
A card near mint condition that appears to be in mint condition but may show corner and edge wear, heavy surface damage in the form of dimples, or scratches. Centering must be 70/30 or better on the front of the card.
grade
DCI7
QUALITY
Mild Surface Damage or Staining
description
An example of a card that shows mild surface damage or staining, corner and edge wear, and or centering that is off 80/20 or worse.
grade
DCI6
QUALITY
Visible Surface Damage
description
A card with visible surface damage to the naked eye, as well as 70/30 or worse centering on the front of the card and worn edges and corners.
grade
DCI5
QUALITY
Heavy Surface Damage
description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 70/30.
grade
DCI4
QUALITY
Heavy Surface Damage
description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 80/20.
grade
DCI3
QUALITY
Heavy Surface Damage
description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 85/15.
grade
DCI2
QUALITY
Heavy Surface Damage
description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 90/10 are qualifications for a 2 and the card may also show warping.
grade
DCI1
QUALITY
Rapid Acceleration of Heavy Surface Damage
description
An example that shows rapid acceleration of heavy surface damage, corner and edge wear, and 90/10 centering. A card of this nature may also show heavy warping or cracking and is considered poor condition.
Quality
Flawless Card
Description
Qualities include 4 sharp corners, original card gloss on the surface of the card without dimples, scratches, or indentions. The example should have sharp edges and corners. Centering on the card should be at least 55/45.
Flawless Card
Description
Qualities include 4 sharp corners, original card gloss on the surface of the card without dimples, scratches, or indentions. The example should have sharp edges and corners. Centering on the card should be at least 55/45.
Quality
Mint Condition
Description
A card in mint condition that exemplifies 3 of the 4 grading standards listed to meet the requirements for a DCI 10. Qualities include sharp corners and edges. Minor surface wear and 60/40 centering on the front.
Mint Condition
Description
A card in mint condition that exemplifies 3 of the 4 grading standards listed to meet the requirements for a DCI 10. Qualities include sharp corners and edges. Minor surface wear and 60/40 centering on the front.
Quality
Near Mint Condition
Description
A card near mint condition that appears to be in mint condition but may show corner and edge wear, heavy surface damage in the form of dimples, or scratches. Centering must be 70/30 or better on the front of the card.
Near Mint Condition
Description
A card near mint condition that appears to be in mint condition but may show corner and edge wear, heavy surface damage in the form of dimples, or scratches. Centering must be 70/30 or better on the front of the card.
Quality
Mild Surface Damage or Staining
Description
An example of a card that shows mild surface damage or staining, corner and edge wear, and or centering that is off 80/20 or worse.
Mild Surface Damage or Staining
Description
An example of a card that shows mild surface damage or staining, corner and edge wear, and or centering that is off 80/20 or worse.
Quality
Visible Surface Damage
Description
A card with visible surface damage to the naked eye, as well as 70/30 or worse centering on the front of the card and worn edges and corners.
Visible Surface Damage
Description
A card with visible surface damage to the naked eye, as well as 70/30 or worse centering on the front of the card and worn edges and corners.
Quality
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 70/30.
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 70/30.
Quality
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 80/20.
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 80/20.
Quality
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 85/15.
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 85/15.
Quality
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 90/10 are qualifications for a 2 and the card may also show warping.
Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows heavy surface damage, with printer/manufacturer defects such as out of focus image or image repetition. Heavy corner and edge wear and front centering worse than 90/10 are qualifications for a 2 and the card may also show warping.
Quality
Rapid Acceleration of Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows rapid acceleration of heavy surface damage, corner and edge wear, and 90/10 centering. A card of this nature may also show heavy warping or cracking and is considered poor condition.
Rapid Acceleration of Heavy Surface Damage
Description
An example that shows rapid acceleration of heavy surface damage, corner and edge wear, and 90/10 centering. A card of this nature may also show heavy warping or cracking and is considered poor condition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Questions
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