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Fair prices, accurate
grading and excellent service.
I have been collecting records,
comics and non-sport trading cards for over 40 years and selling at trade
shows and collector events for 19 years.
I finally decided to list my enormous inventory via eBay to a reach a
larger community of like-minded collectors.
See the high resolution picture posted to view the
cover condition
of the actual comic the buyer will receive.
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Condition Scale
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Grading Value
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Condition / Grade Description of
Listed Comic
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MT
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10.0
9.9
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Mint is the best example of a comic book?s condition ever
seen. It is perfect or as near to perfect as possible.
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NM/M
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9.8
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Near Mint/Mint comics are almost perfect and have only minor
imperfections. The comic book is flat and shows no wear.
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NM
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+ 9.6
9.4
- 9.2
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Near Mint comics are nearly perfect, with only minor binding
errors allowed. Ink is bright and reflective, and the cover shows no wear.
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VF/NM
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9.0
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Very Fine/Near Mint comics are in outstanding condition. Slight cover
bend is apparent, and wear is almost imperceptible.
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VF
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+ 8.5
8.0
- 7.5
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Very Fine comics are in excellent condition. They have a
relatively flat cover with minor corner wear. The paper is supple, not
brittle.
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FN/VF
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7.0
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Fine/Very Fine comics are in above-average condition. They show
minor cover wear, and corners may be blunted.
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FN
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+ 6.5
6.0
- 5.5
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Fine comics are in above-average condition and show some
cover wear, but they are clean with no creasing. Blunted corners are
common, and these comics show minor or moderate spine roll.
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VG/FN
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5.0
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Very Good/Fine comics are in above-average condition but obviously
used. They show minor cover wear with minor or moderate creases. Minor
staple tear and minor rust are acceptable in this range.
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VG
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+ 4.5
4.0
- 3.5
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Very Good comics show some significant wear and may have an
accumulation of minor defects. Cover
or centerfold detached at one staple or moderate spine roll with minor
splits or tears.
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GD/VG
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3.0
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Good/Very Good comics are used and show substantial wear. The covers
are typically loose or detached at one staple. Discoloration or fading is
apparent.
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GD
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+ 2.5
2.0
- 1.8
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Good comics show substantial wear and are obviously read.
Covers are dull, and there is moderate soiling and staining.
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FR/GD
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1.5
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Fair/Good comics show substantial and heavy wear. Covers lack
luster, and the pages are soiled, scuffed, and possibly unattractive.
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FR
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1.0
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Fair comics show heavy wear and fall in the lowest
collectible grade. Spines are split and roll is common. There are missing,
rusted, or discolored staples.
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PR
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0.5
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Poor comics hold little or no collector value because they
are missing large chunks. Corners are significantly round or missing
altogether.
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Item comes bagged and boarded and will be shipped the next
business day after payment is received through eBay. Items are shipped Monday through Saturday
9AM-3PM.
Check
out my other listings for more great deals on comics and
other related items. Shipping can be
combined on multiple items to keep delivery as cheap as possible for you.
If
you win multiple auctions, please wait for me to send you an invoice. I will calculate a discounted shipping cost
for all of your items.
Please let me know if you have any questions
prior to making a purchase.
Thank you
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