Grading and Shipping

Grading Terms For Paper Items

Mint-

This is a candy; NOT a grading description.

Near Mint-

I use the term "As New" rather than Near Mint. Can't even remember the last time I used this grade in a description.

Very Fine-

Normally this is my highest grade. Possibly just a minor flaw.
Or a manufacturing flaw.

Fine-

Probably an item that's been handled just enough to keep it out of the "As New" or VF category. Defects could include very minor edge wear or chipping.

Very Good-

Read enough to visibly see the problems without looking very hard.
Could have reading creases, browned pages, name inside in ink, but no tears.

Good-

Well read or used. It could have spine and reading creases. Possibly a small spine split

Fair-

An intact copy, only held together by sheer luck. Still a complete book with no missing pages

Poor-

Could be an item worth recycling. But because of it's rarity, I've decided to put it up for sale.

Waterstains are a separate matter entirely. An item can be perfect otherwise with a waterstain and I'll drop the grade clear down to Very Good or Good. They are also tough to spot sometimes. But I do the best I can. I don't lower the grade if it has a store stamp inside, with the exception of the Very Fine category.

At this time I only sell paperbacks on Ebay. You are welcome to send want lists though. None of the books on this website are for sale. Sorry.

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