Near Mint (NM) - Click here for examples.

Centering - 70/30 or better on the front, 80/20 or better on the back.
Corners - Must have 4 nice corners, one may show the slightest touch of wear.
Edges - May have some very minor chipping or notching.
Surface - 1 or 2 very minor scratches or print marks are allowed.

Excellent to Mint (EX/MT) - Click here for examples.

Centering - 80/20 or better on the front, 90/10 or better on the back.
Corners - Up to 3 corners may show a touch of wear.
Edges - Some very minor chipping and notching is allowed.
Surface - May have surface wear or a printing defect but no scuffing. Focus may be slightly out of registration.

Excellent (EX) - Click here for examples.

Centering - 80/20 or better on the front, 95/5 or better on the back.
Corners - All 4 corners may show fraying of light rounding.
Edges - Minor chipping and notching is allowed.
Surface - Surface wear and printing defects are more visible.

Very Good (VG) - Click here for examples.

Centering - 90/10 or better on the front, 100/0 or better on the back.
Corners - Rounded or notched with slight layering.
Edges - Heavy chipping and notching, moderate layering.
Surface - Some print spots and minor surface creases, wax stains and focus imperfections are noticable.

Good (G) - This is our lowest grade. - Click here for examples.

Centering - 100/0 or better on the front, 100/0 or better on the back.
Corners - Heavily rounded or notched corners with moderate layering.
Edges - Heavily chipped, notched or layered.
Surface - Severe print spots and noticeable multiple creases, moderate ink or tape stains.

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