Grading System:
NEAR MINT - A poster in NEAR MINT condition may have minor
blemishes in the border only. The artwork is in excellent condition with no
blemishes whatsoever. A poster in NEAR MINT condition commands slightly less
than one in MINT condition.
VERY GOOD - A poster in VERY GOOD
condition may have blemishes in the border and up to approximately one inch of
the poster's artwork. There may be small tears in the artwork along the fold
lines only. It may also have minor fading. A poster in VERY GOOD condition will
command slightly less than one in NEAR MINT condition.
GOOD - A poster in GOOD condition may have tears or small
holes that measure no larger than a quarter on the outer edges of the poster's
artwork. Pieces of the border may be torn or missing; there may be mild
bleed-through in the outer area of the artwork; there may be mild fading. In
general, a poster in GOOD condition will have minor blemishes around the border
and into the outer edges of the artwork. The major area of the artwork must be
clear of any blemishes. The price of a poster in GOOD condition generally falls
in the middle to lower end of the price range for that title.
FAIR - A poster in FAIR condition may have major blemishes that directly
affect the artwork of the poster. The poster is recognizable and the artwork is
primarily intact. The value of a poster in FAIR condition will weigh heavily on
its title. If it is a rare piece, it still may command the lower end of the
poster's normal price range. A poster in FAIR condition must be professionally
restored.
