| 10 |
Gem Mint (GM) |
Perfect condition for discriminating collectors. This condition is rarely used. |
| 9 |
Mint (M) |
No significant defects. Generally we use NM as our highest grade unless a valuable item warrants a better grade for serious collectors. |
| 8 |
Near Mint (NM) |
One or two very minor flaws including slight printing defects, edge or corner dings. Typically our highest grade.
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| 7 |
Excellent (EX) |
May have light edge wear or tiny tears on the border. Slight aging/yellowing may be present. No tears over 1/4" or creases.
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| 6 |
Very Fine (VF) |
May include 1 or 2 tears up to 1/2". Some handling marks and weathering may be present.
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| 5 |
Fine (F) |
A worn, but still attractive item. Several of the following: small tears, handling marks, printing defects, wrinkling/aging.
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| 4 |
Very Good (VG) |
A moderately handled item. May have significant edge wear, one or two minor creases. Wrinkling from moisture and handling marks may be present.
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| 3 |
Good (G) |
A well handled or weathered item. Creases, soiling, wrinkling from moisture. May have multiple tears or small holes. No major chunks missing.
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| 2 |
Fair (F) |
May have up to 20% of the item missing due to holes or chunks missing. Edge wear, creases, soiling may be present.
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| 1 |
Poor (P) |
Heavy damage and major problems. Missing large chunks, soiling, handling marks, edge wear. Generally used as a collection filler until a better item can be located.
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