CONDITION GUIDE

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CARD MASTER COLLECTIBLES CONDITION GUIDE

CMC grades Cards, Comic Books, Magazines, and Concert Posters using a highly accurate 10-point grading scale.

CARDS

NEAR MINT - MINT (NM-M)

'Near Mint' cards will have some imperfections and show minimal wear but it will be minor, and few in number. These cards can range from 'Mint' to Excellent. Overall these are in 'Mint' or better condition and ideal for a player who wants cards in excellent shape for their deck that are tournament legal. These cards may not be ideal for the 'Mint' card collector.

These flaws can include but are not limited to:

  • Light edge wear
  • Light corner wear
  • A few nicks or dings
  • Minor scratches or scuffs
  • Other minor imperfections
  • None to minor warping

LIGHTLY PLAYED (LP)

Played cards will have more noticeable or more imperfections, but should still be tournament playable in sleeves. While most items with this condition are not recommended for collectors, they are ideal for players looking for a cheaper option to use in their decks.

These flaws can include but are not limited to:

  • Edge wear
  • Corner wear
  • Moderate nicks or dings
  • Scuffing
  • Warping
  • Impressions
  • Minor crease

MODERATELY PLAYED (MP)

Moderately played cards are on a much larger spectrum in terms of flaws, the condition may be worse, but these cards should still be tournament playable in sleeves. While most of these cards would not be recommended for collectors, they are great for players who are looking for substantially cheaper option for a playable card.

These flaws can include but are not limited to:

  • Heavy edge wear
  • Corner deformation
  • Heavy nicks or dings
  • Moderate scuffing or scratches
  • Substantial warping
  • Heavy impressions
  • Moderate creases
  • Clouding or fading

DAMAGED

  • Cards in Damaged condition can include but are not limited to flaws that may make the card illegal for tournament play even in a sleeve. Cards in Damaged condition may have extreme edge wear, extreme corner wear, heavy scratching or scuffing, folds or bends, creases or tears and or other damages that impacts the structural integrity of the card. (If more than 30% of the card is damaged by liquid, it is considered Damaged).

    COMIC BOOKS, MAGAZINES & CONCERT POSTERS

    GEM MINT 10.0

    • The highest grade assigned. The collectible must have no evidence of any manufacturing or handling defects.

    MINT 9.9

    • The collectible is nearly indistinguishable from a 10.0 but will have a very minor manufacturing defect. It will not have any evidence of handling defects.

    NM/M 9.8

    • A nearly perfect collectible with negligible manufacturing or handling defects.

    NM+ 9.6

    • A very well-preserved collectible with several minor manufacturing or handling defects.

    NM 9.4

    • A very well-preserved collectible with minor wear and small manufacturing or handling defects.

    NM- 9.2

    • A very well-preserved collectible with some wear and small manufacturing or handling defects.

    VF/NM 9.0

    • A very well-preserved collectible with good eye appeal. There will be a number of minor manufacturing and/or handling defects.

    VF+ 8.5

    • An attractive collectible with a moderate defect or a number of small defects.

    VF 8.0

    • An attractive collectible with a moderate defect or an accumulation of small defects.

    VF- 7.5

    • An above-average collectible with a moderate defect or an accumulation of small defects.

    FN/VF 7.0

    •  An above-average collectible with a major defect or an accumulation of small defects.

    FN+ 6.5

    • An above-average collectible with a major defect and some smaller defects, or a significant accumulation of small defects.

    FN 6.0

    • A slightly above-average collectible with a major defect and some smaller defects, or a significant accumulation of small defects.

    FN- 5.5

    • A slightly above-average collectible with several moderate defects.

    VG/FN 5.0

    • An average collectible with several moderate defects.

    VG+ 4.5

    • A slightly below-average collectible with multiple moderate defects.

    VG 4.0

    • A below-average collectible with multiple moderate defects.

    VG- 3.5

    • A below-average collectible with several major defects or an accumulation of multiple moderate defects.

    G/VG 3.0

    • A collectible that shows significant evidence of handling with several moderate to major defects.

    G+ 2.5

    • A collectible that shows extensive evidence of handling with multiple moderate to major defects.

    G 2.0

    • A collectible that shows extensive evidence of handling with numerous moderate to major defects.

    G- 1.8

    • A collectible that shows extensive evidence of handling with numerous major defects.

    FA/G 1.5

    • A collectible that shows extensive evidence of handling with heavy accumulation of major defects.

    FA 1.0

    • A very poorly handled collectible with a heavy accumulation of major defects.

    Poor 0.5

    • A heavily defaced collectible with a number major defects. Some pieces will also be missing.

    VIDEO GAME CONSOLE

    NEW

    • Brand new and never opened. Console is factory sealed and has NEVER been open or removed from the manufacturer’s packaging. packaging will come in its original shrink wrap (if applicable) and or have security seal (if applicable). Console is in good condition unless otherwise noted.

    CONSOLE COMPLETE WITH BOX (Pre-owned)

    • Console comes with Manufacturers box, manual, and all accessories required to play (OEM controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC adapter for TV consoles and or only Handheld Consoles). Console, box, manual, and accessories are considered to be in good condition with minor to no wear and or creases. Console would look as if it were just taken out of the original package unless otherwise noted.

    CONSOLE COMPLETE NO BOX (Pre-owned)

    • Console comes with all accessories required to play (OEM  Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC adapter for TV consoles and or only Handheld Consoles). Console and accessories are considered to be in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    CONSOLE COMPLETE THIRD PARTY (Pre-owned)

    • Console comes with Third Party accessories required to play (Third Party Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and or only Handheld Consoles). Console and Third Party accessories are considered to be in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    CONSOLE ONLY

    • Console comes with NO accessories and are required to play (Controller, Audio/Video Cables and AC Adapter for TV Consoles and or only Handheld Consoles). Console is considered to be in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    VIDEO GAME CARTRIDGE OR DISC

    NEW

    • Brand new and never opened Cartridge or Disc. Game is factory sealed and has NEVER been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s packaging. Packaging will come in its original shrink wrap (if applicable) and or have security seal (if applicable) and in good condition unless otherwise noted.

    COMPLETE (NM-M)

    • Cartridge or Disc comes with Box and Manual. Game, Box, and Manual are considered to be in good condition with minor to no wear, scratches, and creases unless otherwise noted.

    COMPLETE (MP-LP)

    • Cartridge or Disc comes with Box and Manual. Game, Box, and Manual are considered to be in good condition with signs of wear, scratches, creases but still work unless otherwise noted.

    GAME WITH BOX

    • Cartridge or Disc comes with Box and no Manual. Game and Box are in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    GAME WITH MANUAL

    • Cartridge or Disc comes with original Manual and no Box. Game and Manual are in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    GAME ONLY

    • Cartridge or Disc does not come with a Box or Manual and or any of the original packaging. Game is in good condition with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    BOX ONLY

    • Original Box for the game. All sides, edges and corners are intact with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    MANUAL ONLY

    • Original Manual for the game. All pages are intact with minor to no wear unless otherwise noted.

    DAMAGED OR BROKEN

    • Cartridge or Disc that has severe flaws or is broken which can include but are not limited to a cracked game, case or box. A non-readable or very hard to read label that has heavy or deep scratches on the surface that effect names, initials, engravings, etc. (if applicable). Writing that defaces more than 20% of the Cartridge and or the label, over 30% of the label is peeled off or damaged.

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