A cover represents a design, not every specimen
Standard artwork is useful for discovering a finish: it shows general composition and helps recognize the name. It cannot confirm the float, stickers, tag or pattern placement of a specific offer. Establish the image type before making a final choice. If the card uses catalog artwork, request inspection of the selected specimen. Do not record cover details as verified properties of every listing grouped beneath that design card.
Label the origin of each image
Mark pictures as 'design', 'individual item' or 'unknown'. For a seller's screenshot, match it to the complete name and available offer attributes. Request clarification when its origin is unclear. This distinction is particularly useful across exterior variants: one standard image can hide a difference that exists in the data. Choosing the most attractive generic picture does not resolve the missing individual evidence. Preserve the source label beside the image.
An example of transferred artwork details
The catalog picture places a prominent colored area in the middle of the visible side. The offered specimen's inspection shows it displaced and partly accompanied by a sticker. Use the second image if placement matters; keep the first only as a design reference. Without an individual view, leave the central position unconfirmed. This preserves the distinction between a design concept and the actual appearance of the candidate under consideration.
Understand what each source establishes
| Source | Useful information |
|---|---|
| Catalog artwork | General design and recognition |
| Individual inspection | Appearance of the candidate |
| Complete card | Name, variant, available attributes |
| Unclear screenshot | Requires connection to the offer |
When an image fails to load, do not substitute a similar finish as evidence. Check the card and available inspection first; read the missing-image guide. Generic images in the finder support initial discovery but cannot replace final-listing checks.