NM /// a top copy. Record / Cover / Label : could include minuscule damage, but overall effect is shiny and new. could be opened and played only a few times.
EX /// a strong copy. Record : a few superficial imperfections away from NM. maybe some very light paper scuffs or hairlines that don t affect play. Cover / Label : clean, very light signs of wear or age, faint creasing, slightly bumped corner, etc.
VG /// a decent, average copy. Record : few surface marks, superficial hairlines, play with some spots of noise, but overall decent and 100 playable. Cover / Label : small pen writing, creasing, small splits, ringer, light to mid edgewear.
VG /// an ok but below average copy. Record : many light marks and hairlines, some small feelable scratches and usually an even amount of surface noise. Cover / Label : ringwear, edgewear, splits, pen, tape, spindle wear, etc.
VG- // filler copy, our lowest grade. Record : scratches, heavy wear, lots of marks and hairlines, light warp. these have a fair amount of noise but are still playable. Cover / Label : very worn, aged and damaged. water damage.
