Mint

Never used. Signs of aging may be present, but overall appears to be like new.No pinholes, no trace of browning and very tiny amounts of wear at the borders.

Near Mint

Unused or carefully used, but maybe with some minor storage defect, minor tear, one pinhole/staple hole (in each corner) or some other very minor flaw.

Fine

Above average with minimal signs of use.Card has no major defects but could have an accumulation of several minor ones, such as small (1/8") border chips.Normal creases, wear, folds, a few small pinholes or minor border tears could be present.Paper aging and yellowing to be expected but no tape repairs allowed.The image area of the card should be clean and undamaged.

Good

Typical used card in average condition with various expected defects and wear.Unusual problems are described.A small amount of writing, tape, border repair, edge tears or stains could be present.Eye appeal of the image area should be nice.

Fair

A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration

Poor

Used with defects that affect the overall eye appeal.Writing, missing border pieces, tape, border repair, numerous pinholes, tears or stains could be present.