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EARLY TYPE (ET) CARDS 1886 - 1916 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System MINT GRADE CARDS |
EARLY (E) CARDS 1917 - 1956 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System MINT GRADE CARDS |
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EARLY TYPE-10 (ET-10 & 9-PQ or 9.5) GEM MINT (GM) |
EARLY-10 (E-10 & 9-PQ or 9.5) GEM MINT (GM) |
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A perfect card in every respect. Centering (50/50), Cut, Comers, Color, Picture quality. Focus, Enamel, Borders, Registration me absolutely perfect. One microscopic spot, or other micro printing imperfection are allowed for ET-10 and 2 for an ET-9PQ (Premium Quality 9.5). Mint cards in these grades are EXTREMELY RARE and virtually NONEXISTENT for the years 1886 to 1916. Worth 5 times nr mint book price for ET-1O and 4 times near mint for ET-9PQ. |
A perfect card in almost every respect. Centering (50/50), Cut, Corners, Color, Picture quality. Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders or Registration, is virtually perfect as seen with the naked eye. One detectable spot or micro printing imperfection is allowed for (E-10 and 2 for an E-9PQ Premium Quality 9.5). Less than 1 in 1000 Early mint cards make this grade. Worth 4 times near mint book price for E-10 and 3 times near mint for E-9PQ. |
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EARLY TYPE-9 (ET-9& 8-PQ or 8.5) MINT (MT) |
EARLY-9 (E-9& 8-PQ or 8.5): MINT (MT) |
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| An early type card that is Mint may have only the slightest imperfection in no more than one or two of the major card grading characteristics. These include Centering (50/50 for ET-9 or 55/45 for 8PQ Premium Quality 8.5), Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders and Registration. About 3% of Early Type mint cards make this grade. Cards in this grade are extremely rare. ET-9 are worth three times near mint book price, ET-8PQ 2-1/2 times. | An early card that is Mint can have only the slightest degree of imperfection in one or two of the major characteristics of Mint card grading which are Centering (50/50 for E-9 or 55/45 for 8PQ. Premium Quality 8.5), Cut, Color, Corners, Picture, Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders or Registration. Less than 3% Early mint cards make this grade. This grade is also very rare. Worth 2.5 times near mint book price for E-9 and 2 times near mint for E-8PQ. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-8 (ET-8 & 7-PQ or 7.5) NEAR-MINT-TO-MINT (NMM) |
EARLY-8 (E-8 & 7-PQ or 7.5) NEAR-MINT-TO-MINT (NMM) |
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| An early type card that is Near Mint to Mint exhibits very slight imperfections in no more than two or three of the major card grading characteristics which include Centering (60/40 for ET-8 or 65/35 for 7PQ (Premium Quality 7.5), Comers, Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. About 12% of all Early Type mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 2 times near mint price and ET-7PQ one and a half times near mint price. | An early card that is Near-Mint to Mint has slight imperfections in two or three of the major card grading characteristics of Centering (60/40 for E-8 or 65/35 for 7PQ Premium Quality 7.5), Cut, Color, Comers, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. About 10% to 20% of all early mint cards make this grade. Less than 12% of Early mint cards make this grade. Worth 1.7 times near mint book price for E-8 and 1.5 times near mint for E-7PQ. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-7 (ET- 7) NEAR-MINT (NM) |
EARLY-7 (E- 7) NEAR-MINT (NM) |
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| An early type card that is Near Mint exhibits slight imperfections in three or four of the major card grading characteristics: Centering, Comers, Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Off-centering (70/30), One very slightly dented corner, very slight Tobacco Stain, Spotting, or Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing or Color. About 25% of all Early Type mint cards make this grade. This grade is equal to 100% of the average near mint book price. | An early card that is Near Mint exhibits slight imperfections in three or four of the major card grading characteristics of Centering (70/30), Comers, Cut, Color, Corners, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Very Light Tobacco or Gum Stain, Spotting, Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing or Color. About 35% of all early mint cards make this grade. This grade is equal to 100% of the average near mint book price. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-6 (ET- 6) EXCELLENT TO NEAR-MINT (ENM) |
EARLY-6 (E- 6) EXCELLENT TO NEAR-MINT (ENM) |
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| An early type card that is Excellent to Near Mint exhibits very minor imperfections in four or five of the major card grading characteristics of Centering (85/15), Comers, Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Off-centering, One very slightly frayed comer. Slight Tobacco Stain, Spotting, or Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing or Color. About 60% of all Early Type mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 70% to 80% of the near mint price. | An early card that is Excellent to Near Mint exhibits slight imperfections in four or five of the major card grading characteristics of Centering (85/15), Comers, Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Slight Gum Stain, Slight Manufacturer's Crease or Depression (on one side only). Spotting or Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing or Color. About 50% of all Early mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 70% to 80% of the near mint book price. This is the Iowest Manufacturer's Mint card grade. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE (ET) CARDS 1886 - 1916 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System USED GRADE CARDS |
EARLY (E) CARDS 1917 - 1956 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System USED GRADE CARDS |
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EARLY TYPE-5 (ET- 5) EXCELLENT (EX) |
EARLY-5 (E- 5) EXCELLENT (EX) |
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| An early type card that is Excellent is a slightly used, or major Off-centered mint card (more than 50%). It exhibits a minor defect in two or three of the major grading characteristics, which are: Minor wear (90/10), two slightly Frayed or Rounded corners or edges, slight Loss of Gloss, Enamel Peel (EP) on front of card. Reverse can exhibit one of the following defects: Light Crease, Wax or Tobacco Stain, Loss of Gloss, or Major Off-Centering. About 20% of all Early Type used cards make this grade. Worth 45% to 65% of the average near mint price of grade-7. | An early card that is Excellent is a slightly used, or major Off-centered mint card (90/10). It exhibits a minor defect in one or two of the major grading characteristics, which are: Minor wear (up to 20% of card), a slightly Frayed or Rounded corner or edge, slight Loss of Gloss, Enamel Peel (EP), and Registration. Reverse can also exhibit one of the following defects: Light Crease, Wax, Tobacco, or Gum Stain, or Loss of Original Gloss. About 30% of Early used cards make this grade. Worth 45% to 65% of the average near mint price of grade. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-4 (ET- 4) VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (VGE) |
EARLY-4 (E- 4) VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (VGE) |
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| An early type card that is Very Good to Excellent exhibits four or five minor defects of the major grading characteristics of an ET-5 card: Wear (up to 50% of card), three slightly Frayed or Rounded Comers or Edges, Slight loss of Enamel or Gloss on front of card. Crease front or back. Reverse can also exhibit one of the following defects: Wax or Tobacco Stain, loss of Gloss. About 25% of all Early Type used cards make this grade. This card grade is worth 30% to 40% of the average near mint price of grade-7. | An early card that is Very Good to Excellent exhibits two or three minor defects of the major grading characteristics of an E-5 card: Wear (up to 40% of card), two slightly Frayed or Rounded Comers or Edges, Slight loss of Enamel or Gloss on front of card. Crease front or back. Reverse can also exhibit one of the following defects: Wax or Gum Stain, Loss of Gloss. About 30% of Early used cards make this grade. This card grade is worth 30% to 40% of the average near mint price of grade-7. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-3 (ET- 3) VERY GOOD (VG) |
EARLY-3 (E- 3) VERY GOOD (VG) |
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| An early type card that is Very Good exhibits five or six minor defects of the major grading characteristics of an ET-5 card: Wear (up to 70% of card), four slightly Frayed or Rounded Corners or Edges, Slight loss of Enamel or Gloss on front of card. Crease front or back. Reverse can also exhibit two of the following defects: Wax or Tobacco Stain, loss of Gloss. About 20% of all Early Type used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 20% to 30% of the near mint price. | An early card that is Very Good shows three or four major defects of the major grading characteristics of an E-5 card: Wear (up to 60% of card). Frayed or Rounded corners or edges, major loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back of card, Creases front or back or slight graffiti. About 20% of Early used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 20% to 30% of the NM price. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-2 (ET- 2) GOOD (G) |
EARLY-2 (E- 2) GOOD (G) |
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| An early type card that is Good shows seven or eight major defects of the major grading characteristics of an ET-5 card: Wear (up to 90% of card), four Frayed or Rounded comers or edges, major loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back of card, Creases front or back, slight graffiti. Wax or Tobacco stains. About 20% of all Early Type used cards make this grade. Worth 15% to 20% of the average near mint price of grade-7. | An early card that is Good displays four or five major defects of the major grading characteristics of an E-5 card: Wear (up to 75% of card), major Frayed or Rounded corners or edges on all sides, total loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back. Major Creases front or back, major Stains and graffiti. About 10% of Early used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 15% to 20% of the near mint price. | |||||||||||
EARLY TYPE-1 (ET- 1) FAIR TO POOR (FP) |
EARLY-1 (E- 1) FAIR TO POOR (FP) |
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| An early type card that is Poor exhibits extreme Wear and defects including: missing Comers, complete loss of Gloss and major Enamel Peel, extreme Staining, Bent, Creased, or Ripped comers or edges and major graffiti, or any other catastrophic defect. Any card found to have been RESTORED (RS), RECOLORED (RCD), REPAPERED (RP), or in any other way tampered with is also given this grade. About 15% of all Early Type used cards meet this grade. Worth 10% of the average near mint price. | An early card that is Fair to Poor exhibits extreme Wear and defects including: missing Comers, total loss of Gloss, extreme Staining, Bent, Creased or Ripped comers or edges and major graffiti, or any other catastrophic defect. Any card found to have been RESTORED (RS), RECOLORED (RCD), REPAPERED (RP), or in any other way tampered with, is also given this grade. About 10% of Early used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 10% to 15% of the near mint book price. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN (PM) CARDS 1957-77 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System MINT GRADE CARDS |
MODERN (M) CARDS 1978 - PRESENT Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System MINT GRADE CARDS |
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PRE-MODERN-10 (PM-10) GEM MINT (GM) |
MODERN-10 (M-10) GEM MINT (GM) |
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| A perfect card in every respect Centering (50/50 for both), Corners, Cut, Color, Picture quality. Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, Registration and Centered reverse are absolutely perfect. One detectable microscopic spot, or other printing imperfections are allowed. Less than 1% of Pre-Modern mint cards make this grade. Worth 5 times near mint book price for PM-10. | A perfect card in every respect Centering (50/50 for both), Corners, Cut, Color, Picture quality. Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, Registration and Centered reverse are absolutely perfect. No detectable microscopic spot, or other printing imperfections are allowed for M-10 as seen with a 5 powered glass. Less than 1% of mint Modern cards make this grade. M-10 cards are worth 4 times the Near Mint book price due in large part to their rarity. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-9 (PM-9 & 8-PQ or 8.5) MINT (MT) |
MODERN-9 (M-9 & M8-PQ or 8.5) MINT (MT) |
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| A Mint Card should also exhibit all the characteristics of a PM-10 card as seen with the naked eye except that one or two micro printing imperfections are allowed, depending on severity. Registration, Corners, Color, Focus, Coat or Enamel, and Borders must be perfect. Centering (50/ for PM-9 or 45/55 for 8PQ), front and back, can be off by no more than 5%. About 3% of all Pre-Modern mint cards make this grade. PM-9 are worth 2.5 times near mint book price and PM-8PQ 2 times. | A Mint Card should also exhibit all the characteristics of an M-10 card as seen with the naked eye except that one micro printing imperfection (a single micro spot) is allowed. Registration, Comers, Color, Focus, Coat or Enamel, and Borders must be perfect. Centering (50/50 for M-9 or 45/55 for M-8PQ, Premium Quality 8.5), can be off by no more than 5%. About 9% of all mint Modem cards make this grade. M-9 cards are worth 2 times the Near-Mint book price and the 8PQ cards are worth 1.5 times the Near-Mint book price. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-8 (PM-8 & 7-PQ or 7.5) NEAR-MINT-MINT (NMM) |
MODERN-8 (M-8 & 7-PQ or 7.5) NEAR-MINT-MINT (MT) |
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| A card that is Near-Mint to Mint has only the slightest degree of imperfection in two or three of the major grading characteristics. Centering (60/40 for PM-8 or 65/35 for 7PQ). Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, Registration. Less than 12% of Early mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 1/5 times near mint book price for PM-8 and 1.2 times near mint for PM-7PQ. | A card that is Near-Mint to Mint has only the slightest degree of imperfection in one or two of the major grading characteristics: Centering (40/60 for M-8 or 35/65 for M-7PQ, Premium Quality 7.5), Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, and Registration. About 20% of all Modem mint cards make this grade. M-8 cards are worth 1.3 times the Near-Mint book price and M-7PQ cards are worth 1.2 times the Near-Mint book price. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-7 (PM-7) NEAR-MINT (NM) |
MODERN-7 (M-7) NEAR MINT (NM) |
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| A card that is Near-Mint has slight imperfections in three or four of the major grading characteristics for a PM-8 card: Centering (70/30), Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders, and Registration. About 35% of all Pre-Modem mint cards make this grade. This grade is equal to l00% of the average near mint book price. | A card that is Near-Mint has slight imperfections in three or four of the major grading characteristics for a M-8 card: Centering (30/70), Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat-Enamel, Borders and Registration. About 30% of all Pre-Modem mint cards make this grade. This grade is equal to l00% of the average near mint book price. This grade can sell for less. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-6 (PM-6) EXCELLENT to NEAR-MINT (ENM) |
MODERN-6 (M-6) EXCELLENT to NEAR-MINT (ENM) |
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| A card that is Excellent to Near Mint exhibits slight imperfections in four or five of the major grading characteristics of a PM-8 card: Centering, Comers, Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Off-centering (85/15), Slight Manufacturer's Crease or Depression (on one side only). Spotting, Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing, or Color. About 50% of all Pre-Modem mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 60% to 70% of the near mint book price. This is the lowest Manufacturer's Mint card grade. | A card that is Excellent to Near Mint exhibits slight imperfections in four or five of the major grading characteristics of a M-8 card: Centering (10/90), Cut, Color, Picture, Focus, Coat or Enamel, Borders, or Registration. Minor imperfections can include: Off-centering (10/90), Slight Manufacturer's Crease or Depression (on one side only). Spotting, or Fuzziness in the Gloss, Picture, Printing, or Color. About 40% of all Modem mint cards make this grade. This grade is worth 60% of the near mint book price. This is the lowest Manufacturers Mint card grade. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN (PM) CARDS 1957-77 Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System USED GRADE CARDS |
MODERN (M) CARDS 1978 - PRESENT Copyrighted 1 to 10 Grading System USED GRADE CARDS |
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PRE-MODERN-5 (PM-5) EXCELLENT (EX) |
MODERN-5 (M-5) EXCELLENT (EX) |
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| A card that is Excellent is a slightly used, or major Off-centered mint card (90/10). It exhibits a minor defect in one of the major grading characteristics for a PM-5 used card: Minor wear (up to 20%), one slightly Frayed or Rounded corner or edge, slight loss of Gloss or Enamel Peel (EP) on front of card. Off centering and Registration. Reverse can exhibit one of the following defects: light Crease, slight Wax or Gum Stain, or loss of original Gloss. About 40% of Pre-Modem used cards make this grade. Worth 50% to 60% of the average near mint price of grade-7. | A card that is Excellent is a slightly used, or major Off-centered mint card. It exhibits a minor defect in one of the major grading characteristics. Minor wear (up to 20% of card), one slightly Frayed or Rounded comer or edge, slight loss Gloss or Enamel Peel (EP) on front of card, major Off-centering and Registration. Reverse can exhibit one of the following defects: light Crease, slight Wax or Gum Stain, or loss of original Gloss. About 40% of all Modem used cards make this grade. Worth 50% of the near mint price of grade-7. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-4 (PM-4) VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (VGE) |
MODERN-4 (M-4) VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT (VGE) |
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| A card that is Very Good to Excellent exhibits two minor defects of the major grading characteristics for a PM-5 card: minor Wear (up to 30% of card), slightly Frayed or Rounded comers or edges, slight loss of Enamel or Gloss on front of card, light Crease front or back, major Off-centering, and Registration. Reverse can also exhibit one of the following defects: Wax or Gum Stain, or loss of Gloss. About 30% of Pre-Modem used cards make this grade. This card grade is worth 30% to 40% of the near mint price of grade-7. | A card that is Very Good to Excellent exhibits two minor defects of the major grading characteristics of an M-5 card: minor Wear (up to 25% of card), slightly Frayed or Rounded comers or edges, slight loss of Enamel or Gloss on front of card, light Crease front or back, major Off-centering (40%), and Registration. Reverse can also exhibit one of the following defects: Wax or Gum Stain, or loss of Gloss. About 30% of all Modem used cards make this grade. This card grade is worth 35% of the average near mint price grade-7. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-3 (PM-3) VERY GOOD (VG) |
MODERN-3 (M-3) VERY GOOD (VGE) |
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| A card that is Very Good shows three major defects of the major grading characteristics of a PM-5 card: Wear (50% of card). Four Frayed or Rounded comers or edges, major loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back of card. Creased front or back, very slight graffiti, and picture Registration. About 15% of PM used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 20% to 30% of the near mint price. | A card that is Very Good shows three major defects of the major grading characteristics of an M-5 card: Wear (up to 50% of card). Four Frayed or Rounded corners or edges, major loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back of card. Creased front or back, very slight graffiti, and picture Registration. About 15% of all used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 25% of the near mint price. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-2 (PM-2) GOOD (G) |
MODERN-2 (M-2) GOOD (G) |
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| A card that is Good displays four major defects of the major grading characteristics of a PM-5 card: Wear (75% of card), major Frayed or Rounded comers or edges on all sides, total loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back. Creases front or back, major Stains, and slight graffiti. About 10% of all used M cards make this grade. Worth 15% of the near mint price. | A card that is Good displays four major defects of the major grading characteristics of an M-5 card: Wear (up to 75% of card), major Frayed or Rounded comers or edges on all sides, total loss of Enamel or Gloss on front or back. Creases front or back, major Stains, and slight graffiti. About 10% of all Modem used cards make this grade. Worth 15% of the near mint price. | |||||||||||
PRE-MODERN-1 (PM-1) FAIR TO POOR (FP) |
MODERN-1 (M-1) FAIR TO POOR (FP) |
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| A card that is Fair to Poor exhibits extreme Wear (100%) and defects including missing Comers, total loss of Gloss, extreme Staining, Bent, Creased or Ripped comers or edges, and major graffiti, or any other catastrophic defect. A card found to have been RESTORED (RS), RECOLORED (RCD), or REPAPERED (RP), is also given this grade. About 10% of PM used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 10% of the near mint book price. | A card that is Fair to Poor exhibits extreme Wear (100%) and defects including missing Comers, total loss of Gloss, extreme Staining, Bent, Creased or Ripped comers or edges, and major graffiti, or any other catastrophic defect. A card found to have been Restored (RS), Recolored (RCD), or Repapered (RP), is also given this grade. About 10% of all Modem used cards make this grade. This grade is worth 10% of the near mint book price. | |||||||||||
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