NEAR MINT CONDITION ..
all the comics we receive that are in exceptional condition fall into this category.for the most part.they are comics that are unread or were perhaps read once,this is a collectible and would meet the standard of the vast majority of collectors .here are some other specifics
tears.only a very minor(1/8 inch or less) tear might be acceptable .corner bends ,only allowance if hardly noticeable.
spine stress marks.only allowable if hardly noticeable.
staples.must be nice and tight including centerfold
writing only small arrival dates are allowed
rubber stamps .not allowed in this grade.
tape.no tape allowed in this grade. pieces missing are not allowed . finger prints noticeable reduce a comic from NM TO VF/NM
NOT ALLOWED IN THIS GRADE. water stains ,folds. spine rolling.
VERY FINE CONDITION.
not acceptable .tape ,writing .missing pieces .folds. water stain. water damage.
acceptable.finger prints,not perfectly centered staples . small bend in corners. (only if its small bend)
FINE CONDITION.
comics in fine condition are priced significantly less than vf and for a good reason . they will always have some short of slight flaw. but still collectable .those condition have tears. corner bends.spine stress . noticeable finger prints. and some may have dust marks,
VERY GOOD CONDITION
i will focus on this category because its the most common comic condition in most of old comic from golden to bronze age,
they have been read more than 10 times. and show considerable wear and have many flaws . but they are tight firm comics.
they are not significantly damaged in any way, they are not considered "INVESTMENT GRADE"this is only for readers. its value wont increase much in years to come. but you can always have the joy to read a good comic without pay 100s,
ACCEPTABLE .tears .several minor tears. or one mayor tear allowed . corner bends allowed. spine stress usually evident allowed unless the comic has bend in half.
staple marks are allowed. staples must be attached both. outside and centerfold. if not the comic falls into good condition
TAPE. here we have a big controversy . most dealers allow a small tape repair. in this category. i dont accept it. and if i see a comic with tape . it falls into repaired comic or good condition comic.spine roll allowed if not excessive .
thanks for reading it. in my experience the costumer is always right. if i grade a comic VF you may want to grade it in VG condition . and i will not fall into any argument about it. for that reason i add many pictures of the im portant comis to bring you the best view of it. im a collector and i send all the comics with the best care possible. but im always open to any coment that may help me to improve my service. i got automatic feedback. as soon as you leave feedback you will receive it .
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