MINT (M) - Perfect "as made" condition.
A mint condition card is in pristine condition, with no flaws whatsoever. It looks as if it has just come off the printing press. Clean and clear, vintage cards of this grade are rare.
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EXCELLENT (E) - Near mint.
Similar to mint but can show slight discoloration with no bends, creases, rounded, or blunt corners. May or may not have postmark, and must have writing and postmark only on the back. A clean, clear image on the picture side.
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VERY GOOD+ (VG+) - Barely Noticeable faults
Slightly bumped or rounded corners, with no creases or bends. A majority of the cards for sale on eyedealpostcards.com would fall into this category. A very collectable card.
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VERY GOOD (VG) - Somewhat Noticeable faults.
Slightly bumped or rounded corners, with nearly undetectable creases or bends that don't detract from the image on the picture side of the card.
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GOOD+ (G+) - Noticeable faults.
This is the lowest grade card you'll find at eyedealpostcards.com. A Card rated GOOD+ has some noticeable flaws, including small creases, bumped corners, and bends. Rarely you may find a pinhole, in combination with any of the other flaws listed above. Still of value for the subject collector.
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FAIR (F) - Obvious faults
Card is intact, but has excessive soil, stains, creases, writing on front, or other flaws that affect the picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition. EyeDeal Postcards will NOT be carrying this quality of card on our web page, as it falls below our standards.
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Descriptions above are derived from J.L. Mashburn's Postcard Price Guide 4th edition also for sale on our website.
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