x3allamerican/cards-skills - Page 3

soaking-and-cleaning-detection

Use when inspecting a card suspected of being soaked (full water immersion to remove paper backing) or chemically cleaned. Heavy penalty.

storage-box-and-archive-systems

Use when archiving large collections (100+ cards). Box choice affects accessibility, preservation, and value.

submission-form-discipline

Use when filling out PSA/BGS/SGC/CGC submission forms. Mistakes here cause delays, fee surcharges, or lost cards.

submission-packaging-discipline

Use when preparing cards for shipment to a grading service. Specifies sleeves, top loaders, semi-rigid, packaging tape, and insurance.

submission-strategy-matrix

Use when deciding which grader to submit a specific card to. Combines era, type, condition, and target market for an optimal recommendation.

submission-tracking-and-followup

Use when monitoring submission progress and following up on delays. Each grader has different tracking.

surface-flaw-taxonomy

Use when inspecting a card under angled light. Classifies every common surface defect by severity and grade-hit.

t206-evaluation

Use when evaluating any T206 (1909-1911 American Tobacco) cigarette card. T206 is the foundation of vintage card collecting.

tag-grading-system

Use when submitting modern cards for AI-precise sub-grade reading, or when customer wants algorithmic transparency.

third-party-authentication-services

Use when needing authentication separate from grading. Used for autograph, memorabilia, and pre-purchase verification.

topps-chrome-grading-quirks

Use when evaluating Topps Chrome rookies and refractors for centering, surface, and grade potential. Chrome refractors are penalized by the foil substrate.

turnaround-time-management

Use when managing customer expectations on submission TAT. Each grader has different TAT by service tier.

vintage-auction-house-discipline

Use when consigning vintage cards. Vintage commands different venue treatment than modern.

vintage-card-trim-detection

Use when inspecting a vintage card suspected of being trimmed (cut down from a wider original). Heavily penalized by all graders.

vintage-centering-tolerance

Use when measuring centering on pre-1980 cards. Tolerances are MUCH looser than modern.

vintage-print-quality-norms

Use when grading or pricing vintage cards. Era-typical print defects are NOT penalized; collectors expect them.

vintage-set-completion-strategy

Use when advising on vintage set completion (52 Topps, 33 Goudey, T206). The economics differ from modern sets.

wax-stains-and-factory-marks

Use when grading vintage cards (pre-1990) that show wax bleed or factory ink marks. These are era-authentic and lenient.

whatnot-break-operations

Use when participating in or running Whatnot card breaks. Break math, payout structure, and platform fees.

yugioh-grading-and-print-history

Use when grading Yu-Gi-Oh. 1st Edition LOB (Legend of Blue Eyes) and prototype Asian-language prints drive the high-end.