How to Grade

Abbr. Description
MT Mint: As printed-label will have virtually no signs of handling or aging (may have minor printing imperfections)
NM Near Mint: Very minimal handling or very slight aging. *Does not affect the image
EX Excellent: Has one or possibly more of the following, but *does not affect the image: slight aging, light handling, slight foxing or minimal edge wear
VF Very Fine: Has some of the following: margin creases, slight edge wear, margin foxing or light to medium soiling (may have minimal affect to the image)
F Fine: Has some of the following: edge wear, creases, foxing, soiling or stains
VG Very Good: Has several of the following: stains, creases, small to medium tears or significant problems that affect the image
G Good: Creases, tears, soiling, etc.
P Poor: Basically a filler, holes, rips, tears, soiling and other major problems

*DOES NOT AFFECT THE IMAGE = ANY IMPERFECTIONS THAT OCCUR ALONG THE BORDERS OR PERIPHERY AND NOT WITHIN THE ACTUAL DESIGN OF THE LABEL.


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