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The Beckett Condition
Guide below is provided as a general reference only. No guarantee is
given that the card will receive a specific grade based on the descriptions
given for each condition level.
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The Beckett Condition
Guide
Pristine (10) - Centering 50/50 all around, corners
perfect to the naked eye and Mint under magnification, no print spots, perfect
gloss, devoid of any surface flaws.
Gem Mint (9.5) - Centering 50/50 one way, 55/45 the
other. Corners Mint to the naked eye but subtle wear is allowed under
magnification, smooth edges, a few extremely minor print spots detectable under
intense scrutiny.
Mint (9) - Four sharp corners (a tiny speck of wear
is allowed), 55/45 or better centering, smooth edges, original color borders
and gloss, a handful of specks or one minor spot.
Near Mint-Mint (NmMt 8) - Must have 60/40 or better centering,
relatively smooth edges, original color borders and gloss. One of the following
very minor flaws is allowed: corners sharp to the naked eye but slight
imperfections under intense scrutiny, a handful of minor print spots, subtle
color or focus imperfections.
Near Mint (NrMt 7) - Centering of 65/35 or better. In
addition one of the following minor flaws is allowed: a slight touch of wear on
two or three corners, slightly rough edges, a few noticeable print spots or
speckling, color or focus imperfections.
Excellent-Mint (ExMt 6) - Centering no worse than 70/30. No more
than two of the following flaws are allowed: two or three fuzzy corners,
slightly rough edges, very minor border discoloration, noticeable print spots,
color or focus imperfections.
Excellent (Ex 5) - Centering no worse than 75/25 with four
fuzzy corners (a touch of notching or a minor ding is allowed). May also have
rough edges, minor border discoloration and noticeable print spots, color or
focus imperfections.
Very Good (VG 3) - Handled, but not abused. Centering 80/20
or better. Slightly rounded corners with slight layering, slight notching or
noticeable chipping on edges, moderate border discoloration, some gloss lost
from the surface, very minor scuffing. May have hairline creases.
Good (2), Fair (1.5),
Poor (1) - Well-worn or abused.
Badly rounded and layered corners, scuffing, no original gloss, major border
discoloration, and serious creases.