9.8 NM/M, 9.6 NM+, 9.4 NM, 9.2 NM- Almost perfect. May have:

• 1-3 tiny spine ticks (no color break)

• Very small dents

• Slight corner blunting

• Tiny bends under 1/8"

Very Fine (VF) 7.5 to 9.0

9.0 VF/NM, 8.5 VF+, 8.0 VF, 7.5 VF-

Excellent condition with light wear:

• Minor corner wear

• Light spine stress (some color break allowed)

• Small dents

• Bends/folds under 1/4"

Fine (FN) 5.5 to 7.0

7.0 FN/VF, 6.5 FN+, 6.0 FN, 5.5 FN-

Above average with visible wear:

• Slight spine roll

• Moderate spine stress (may break color)

• Spine split < 1/2"

• Minor water spotting or foxing

Very Good (VG) 3.5 to 5.0

5.0 VG/FN, 4.5 VG+, 4.0 VG, 3.5 VG-

Noticeable wear but still desirable:

• Spine roll

• 1/2" to 1" tears or splits

• One detached staple

• Oxidation discoloration

• Moderate staining

Good (GD) 1.8 to 3.0

3.0 GD/VG, 2.5 GD+, 2.0 GD, 1.8 GD-

Major defects but complete and readable:

• Long creases

• 1.5" to 2" spine splits

• Detached cover/centerfold

• Heavy staining or brittleness

Fair (FR) 1.0 to 1.5

1.5 FR/GD, 1.0 FR

Severe wear; story still complete:

• Large spine splits

• Missing back cover (front attached)

• Mold or heavy water damage

• Missing coupons/value stamps