Condition Terminology
I individually rate all parts of the product, such as disc/cart, box parts, inlays and manuals. The rating grades are as follows:
- New Sealed: Factory sealed and never opened.
- New: Opened, but never used.
- Mint: Perfect condition, looks unused.
- Near Mint: Almost perfect apart from a little blemish.
- Excellent: Used, but very much cared for.
- Very Good: What you would expect from normal use.
- Good: Not treated very well, but pefectly acceptable.
- Fair: Not cared for at all, but perfectly functional.
I would advise collectors to go for “Excellent” upwards. If you just want to play the game then you may prefer to choose “Very Good” downwards as these are usually cheaper.
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