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Card Conditions & Grading

How this seller describes condition

Grades describe the physical condition of a particular copy, not its age or set. They are conservative visual assessments, not a guarantee of professional grading. Ask the seller about a specific copy before arranging pickup if a detail matters to you.

NM — Near Mint

A clean card with at most very minor handling marks. No visible crease, bend, dent or notable edge whitening under ordinary light.

SP — Slightly Played

Light, visible handling wear such as small edge whitening or faint surface marks. The card remains tidy overall, without a crease or significant damage.

MP — Moderately Played

Clear wear on edges or surfaces, possible scuffing or a small crease. The card remains intact and readily identifiable.

HP — Heavily Played

Substantial wear such as broad whitening, scratches, creases or surface clouding. The card remains intact and readable.

DMG — Damaged

Damage beyond ordinary play wear, such as a tear, water damage, heavy creasing, writing or structural change. The listing should describe notable damage when known.

Ungraded

A copy marked Ungraded has not been assigned one of these condition grades. Ungraded stock cannot be published as a sale listing. The stored code LP is displayed as SP — Slightly Played for older records; the underlying inventory history is preserved.

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