A short checklist before buying a graded card online

Five identity and listing checks to make before following a graded-card deal to its source marketplace.

Match the card before comparing the price

A grade is only useful after the underlying card identity is right. Confirm these details on both CardHunt and the source listing.

• Player or character name, year, set, and card number.
• Base card versus parallel, insert, autograph, or numbered version.
• Grading company and numeric grade.
• Certification number when the seller provides one.
• Seller, shipping, returns, and listing end state.

Treat the source listing as final

CardHunt helps find and compare listings, but it is not the seller or marketplace. Read the marketplace description, inspect all images, and confirm the item is still available before purchasing.

Save the decision context

Use a target to remember the price you want, or add an owned card to Portfolio with acquisition and grade details. These are separate workflows: a target is an intent to buy, while a holding is part of your collection.