| You are here: Home
Music Collectors Zone Grading
Guide
|
You will find
the codes shown here under items in the Collectors Zone, next to the word Grade.
They provide detailed information about the poster's condition.
|
| N |
New: This item is
brand new and in mint condition. May be shrink-wrapped and in original packaging.
|
| M |
Mint: No defects or
blemishes. As new.
|
| NM |
Near Mint: No obvious defects. Very
slight surface marks permitted if inconspicuous. Very slight corner/edge marks
and slight printing faults permitted.
|
| VF |
Very Fine: Several minor defects
permissable. Minimal surface wear. Small corner creases or edge dings. Marks or
discoloration on reverse of poster do not bleed through. No pin holes or folding
permitted in this grade.
|
| FN |
Fine: No major defects
but an accumulation of minor ones, including corner creases and edge dings, slight
discoloration. Slight rippling. No pin holes or folding permitted in this grade.
Very small tears or fray at edge.
|
| VG |
Very Good: Medium general wear. Edges
dinged or crumpled in places. Tears up to 1/2" at edge. Noticeable surface
ripple or mottling. Clean, small pin holes permitted. No folding.
|
| GD |
Good: Complete but
showing wear. Small corner pieces may be missing. Tears up to 1" at edges.
Surface noticeably discolored, rippled, or marked. May have clean folds.
|
| FR |
Fair: Very badly worn.
Missing edges. Surface badly discolored, rippled, or marked. Folded. Tears up
to 1.5" at edges. Clean repairs using tape permitted.
|
| PR |
Poor: Curiosity value
only
|