GLOBAL POSTCARD SALES

POSTCARD GRADING SYSTEM

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This is how we describe common conditions. Standards are high, so a card gets a lower number if there's any doubt. You won't be disappointed! Of course no single card is likely to have all of these flaws. Grading categories are broadly in line with international standards, except that we don't use "Mint" or "Near Mint" because cards do age like the rest of us ... If anything isn't clear, please ask before you order.

	Never Mailed	Mailed
1. Excellent	No significant marks Minor age discoloration or foxing No folds or tears	All stamp(s) intact Original message only; no extra notations Little or no postmark smudging
2. Very Good	Some age discoloration No significant folds or tears No handwriting or extra marking	All stamp(s) intact Some age discoloration Original message only; no extra notations No significant stains, folds or tears
3. Good	Age discoloration Minor notation on back Minor wear and tear	At least one stamp intact Extra writing apart from original message Age discoloration Minor wear and tear Possibly mailed from a different country
4. Fair	Handwriting on back, front, or both Age discoloration Rubber stamp from travel agent on back       Wear and tear Thumbtack hole(s)	Stamp(s) torn, missing, or defaced Extra writing apart from original message Message defaced Extra writing on front, back, or both Rubber stamp from travel agency on back Wear and tear Age discoloration Thumbtack hole(s)
5. Poor	Folds or tears Significant staining Major writing on front, back, or both Space filler	Stamp(s) torn, missing, or defaced Folds, tears, missing corner Message defaced Extra writing on front, back, or both Space filler only

 

 

 

 

 

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