Near Mint-Mint (NRMT-MT) – Must have 60/40 or better centering, smooth edges, original colour borders and gloss. One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: slight touch of wear on one corner, barely noticeable print spots, colour of focus imperfections.
Near Mint (NRMT) – Centering of 70/30 to 60/40. In addition one of the following minor flaws is allowed: a slight touch of wear on two or three corners, slightly rough edges, minor print spots, colour or focus imperfections.
Excellent-Mint (EXMT) - Centering no worse than 80/20. No more than two one of the following flaws are allowed: two or three fuzzy corners, slightly rough edges, Very minor border discolouration, minor print spots, colour or focus imperfections.
Excellent (EX) - Centering no worse than 80/20 with four fuzzy corners. May also have rough edges, minor border discolouration and minor print spots, colour or focus imperfections.
Very Good (VG) – Handled, but not abused. Slightly rounded corners with slight layering, slight notching on edges, moderate border discolouration, some gloss lost from the surface but no scuffing. May have hairline creases.
Good (G), Fair (F), Poor (P) – Well worn or abused. Badly rounded and layered corners, scuffing, no original gloss, major border discolouration, and serious creasing.