Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,211 terms across 12 categories.

19 terms in Trading Cards starting with “D” · page 1 of 1

1. damage gradeTrading Cards
   This refers to the specific condition assessment applied to a trading card, detailing any imperfections, wear, or flaws present on the card's surface or edges. Grading services use these assessments to assign a numerical
2. damagedTrading Cards
   This general descriptor refers to any imperfection on a trading card that detracts from its pristine condition. Damage can range from minor surface scuffs and edge wear to significant creases, tears, or print defects. Fo
3. dealer gradeTrading Cards
   This refers to a professional grading service's assessment of a trading card's condition. Instead of a subjective opinion, a third-party company assigns a numerical grade, typically ranging from 1 (Poor) to 10 (Gem Mint)
4. dealer grade cardTrading Cards
   This refers to a card that has been professionally graded and authenticated by a recognized third-party grading service, such as PSA, BGS, or SGC. The grade assigned (e.g., 9, 10) is a numerical assessment of the card's
5. dealer pricingTrading Cards
   This refers to the wholesale price that a professional card dealer pays to acquire a card from a source, such as a bulk lot, auction, or another dealer. It is distinct from the retail price, which is what the end consume
6. deck buildingTrading Cards
   This refers to the strategic process of selecting and arranging specific cards from a larger collection to create a functional and competitive playing group for a trading card game. It involves understanding card synergi
7. defense statTrading Cards
   This refers to a numerical attribute on a trading card that quantifies the card's ability to withstand attacks or resist negative effects within the game it represents. In collectible card games, this stat is crucial for
8. defense valueTrading Cards
   This term refers to the perceived strength or utility of a card within a specific trading card game ecosystem, rather than its physical condition or rarity. It quantifies how effectively a card performs in gameplay—wheth
9. deluxeTrading Cards
   This descriptor indicates a higher-tier or premium version of a trading card set or individual card. Deluxe editions typically feature enhanced packaging, more elaborate artwork, special foil treatments, or unique inclus
10. demand curveTrading Cards
    This economic concept describes the relationship between the price of a collectible card and the quantity of that card that buyers are willing and able to purchase at various price points. In the context of trading cards
11. dentTrading Cards
    A dent refers to any physical indentation, crease, or imperfection on the surface of a trading card. These marks are considered forms of wear and tear and are highly detrimental to a card's condition grade, which is the
12. die cutTrading Cards
    A die cut refers to a card that has been precisely cut into a specific shape, rather than the standard rectangular format. This shaping can be used to mimic the character's silhouette, create unique borders, or fit into
13. digital printingTrading Cards
    This refers to the process of creating physical trading cards using digital printing technology rather than traditional offset printing methods. For collectors, this is important because the printing method can affect th
14. dinged cornerTrading Cards
    A dinged corner refers to any visible damage, such as a bend, crease, or slight indentation, on the edges of a trading card. Collectors and resellers view this as a form of wear and tear that detracts significantly from
15. dingsTrading Cards
    These are minor surface imperfections on a trading card, such as small dents, nicks, or slight bends. While some collectors might overlook very minor dings, they are generally considered flaws that detract from a card's
16. discard pileTrading Cards
    This refers to the designated area in a collectible card game where used or discarded cards are placed during gameplay. While it is a functional element of the game itself, it is not a term directly related to the gradin
17. discard zoneTrading Cards
    This area, common in collectible card games, represents cards that have been played or used and are no longer in active play. It is a designated space on the playing surface where these retired cards are placed. For rese
18. distributorTrading Cards
    A distributor in the context of trading cards refers to the official channel or company responsible for supplying sealed product directly from the manufacturer to authorized retailers. These are the entities that ensure
19. dual gradeTrading Cards
    This refers to a trading card that has been professionally graded by two different, recognized grading companies. Instead of submitting a card to just one service, the seller sends it to two separate grading authorities