Global Disneyana Grading Standards
Disneyana: Global Authentication Ticket, Park Pass or VIP Pass Grading Guide
Global PERFECT 10
This superior example exhibits no wear or blemishes. This ticket, park pass, VIP pass, must possess four perfectly sharp corners and superb print quality. One minor print imperfection may be allowed. Approximate centering of 50/50 on the front.
Global GEM-MT 9.5
This superior example exhibits no wear or blemishes. This ticket, park pass, VIP pass, must possess four perfectly sharp corners and no chipping. Punctures, holes or event venue stamps from the manufacturer or event venue are permitted. Approximate centering of 55/45 on the front.
Global MINT 9
Appears to have all the attributes of a Global GEM-MT 9.5. Under close examination one minor flaw, such as a small print mark, slight registration problem or minor surface problem may be evident. Approximate centering of 60/40 on the front.
Global NM-MT+ 8.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global NM-MT ticket, park pass, VIP pass, but will have a superior characteristic
Global NM-MT 8
A near flawless ticket, park pass, VIP pass. While the corners appear sharp to the naked eye, light “touches” of wear may be seen on the tips of one or more of the corners under closer examination. A few minor flaws, including light surface wear or light staining may be evident. Approximate centering of 65/35 on the front.
Global NM+ 7.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global NM ticket but will have a superior characteristic.
Global NM 7
While the corners still appear square, light wear at their tips may be evident. The ticket may exhibit a few minor flaws. Approximate centering of 70/30 on the front.
Global EX-MT+ 6.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global EX-MT card but will have a superior characteristic.
Global EX-MT 6
This ticket, park pass, VIP pass, may have one or more corners displaying light corner fraying and a light amount of stock enamel missing on the edge. May exhibit several minor flaws, including light surface scratching. Approximate centering of 75/25 on the front.
Global EX+ 5.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global EX 5 card but will have a superior characteristic.
Global EX 5
May exhibit a few flaws including very light rounding of the corners, loss of surface gloss and a very light surface wrinkle may be evident. Approximate centering of 80/20 on the front.
Global VG-EX+ 4.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global VG-EX 4 but will have a superior characteristic.
Global VG-EX: 4
May exhibit several flaws, including light corner rounding, a light crease, surface wear and print imperfections. Approximate centering of 85/15 on the front.
Global VG+ 3.5
Appears to be very similar to a Global VG 3 but will have a superior characteristic.
Global VG 3
May have several flaws, including more noticeable rounding of the corners, multiple creases, chipping and print imperfections. Approximate centering of 90/10 on the front.
Global GD-VG 2.5
May exhibit several flaws, including rounded corners, a small amount of back damage, staining and surface wear. Approximate centering of 90/10 on the front.
Global GOOD 2
May exhibit a few major flaws, including heavy creasing, accelerated corner wear, poor registration, a pinhole, writing and tape.
Global FAIR 1.5
May exhibit several major flaws including tears and missing surface stock.
Global POOR 1
May include many major flaws including having missing pieces.
Event Stubs
Stubs can be graded or labeled as Authentic only. Event stubs are graded using the full ticket standard with an allowance and or tolerance for tearing, wrinkles and or creases derived from the removal of the stub from the ticket. Event stubs that have perforations and ones that were manufactured without and are simply torn will be factored in the grading process.
Global Pedigree (Customization of the certification tag or flip)
Any Global client may choose to have a Global Pedigree affixed to the certification flip to describe a personalization of the event. Each customized description will allow for 30 character spaces on four lines on the back of the certification flip.
Centering
The centering of a ticket, park pass or VIP pass is calculated by using a “Peak” lens. The Global grading staff uses a 7x or 10x magnification to determine the centering top to bottom and left to right. This information is factored in when determining the grade on every ticket, park pass, and VIP pass. Tickets, park passes and VIP passes that do not have a distinct border will be assessed on an individual basis.
Flaw Glossary
Minor Flaws: A minor flaw may include but is not limited to a light print line, light stain, light surface wear and a slightly skewed manufacture cut.
Flaw: A flaw may include but is not limited to corner wear, print line or mark, graphics or registry focus, staining and surface wear or enamel loss.
Major Flaws: A major flaw may include but is not limited to accelerated or heavy corner wear, poor registration, graphics a heavy stain or stains, excessive surface wear, pinhole, writing and tape or tape residue.
Autographed Tickets, Park Passes, VIP Passes: Global Authentication will grade and authenticate the condition of the ticket, park pass, VIP pass and will offer a guarantee of authenticity on the autograph on our premium service line.
The Global Authentication grading guide is not meant to be totally comprehensive; rather it is a general summary of information used to understand the Global grading process.
