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MAD MAGAZINES (Issues 400 thru 550 + Vol.2, 1 - 25) YOU CHOOSE [Listing 3 of 6]
Magazines are in Excellent Condition. See dropdown list for grading of issue numbers. Magazines come bagged and boarded.
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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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