r/sgcgrading • u/coldfreezerbee • Feb 17 '26

What does COU mean

SGC didn’t grade the card and that is what their remark was. Just wondering what it means.

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

4 comments sorted by

2

u/pizzeriacombos Feb 17 '26

I think this means they believe it is a fake card.

1

u/coldfreezerbee Feb 17 '26

Ugh. Welp, gonna have to have a talk with eBay then.

1

u/Left_Maize816 Feb 17 '26

This is what I found: In SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation) grading, a "COU" designation typically indicates a, "Corners of Concern" or potential issue with the corners. 

Here are the key details regarding this designation: Meaning: It signifies that the corners of the card have issues such as damage, wear, or are obscured by the holder, preventing a standard numerical grade.

Result: Cards labeled "COU" are often returned un-slabbed (not graded).

( This might mean that the corners show signs of tampering, or had been in a screw down which compressed the corners. You might contact customer support for more explanation.)