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!  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 Appropriate age discoloration No folds or tears	All stamp(s) intact Original contents only; no extra notations Little or no postmark smudging
2.Very Good	Somewhat more age discoloration No significant folds or tears No extra marking unless intended for the card	All stamp(s) intact Some age discoloration No extra notations unless intended for the card No significant stains, folds or tears
3. Good	Age discoloration Minor extra 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 Travel agency rubber stamp       Wear and tear Thumbtack hole(s)	Stamp(s) torn, missing, or defaced Extra writing apart from original message on front, back, or both  Message defaced  Travel agency rubber stamp  Notable wear and tear Age discoloration Thumbtack hole(s)
5. Poor	Folds or tears Significant staining Major writing on front, back, or both Space filler only (trust us)	Stamp(s) torn, missing, or defaced Folds, tears, missing corner Message defaced Extra writing on front, back, or both Space filler only (trust us)

 

 

 

 

 

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