GRADING FOR MODELS
NEW - Item assumed to be in perfect factory fresh condition
MINT - Item in near perfect condition
NEAR MINT - Item will have a few minor chips to paint or decals.
EXCELLENT - Item will have some paint loss/decal loss, maybe larger
GOOD - Item will have more obvious paint chips/defects or decal loss.
FAIR - Item will be in a play worn condition
POOR - Item will have heavy play wear and may have some missing or broken parts
GRADING FOR BOXES
MINT - Box will be in near perfect condition
NEAR MINT - Box will have slight creasing or/and edge wear.
EXCELLENT - Box will show more creasing & ageing, may also suffer wear/tear.
GOOD - Box will be complete with age wear/creasing/scuffs or light tears.
FAIR - Box will be complete but heavily worn/creased/torn.
POOR - As fair with flaps missing
FIGURE GRADING GUIDE
MINT - Fresh out of the packet with very little sign of wear (C-9.5)
NEAR MINT - Has some minor defects (C-9)
EXCELLENT - Has some paint loss/chips/discolouration/loose limbs (C-8)
GOOD - Has more paint loss and/or discolouration and loose limbs (C-7)
FAIR/POOR - Paint loss/loose limbs/discoloration/missing body parts a real wreck (C-6)
Please remember that grades are our own opinion.
Please check all the pictures as they form part of the description and give you the best opportunity to judge for yourself the condition and appearance of the item offered for sale.
DT COLLECTABLE TOYS RARITY SCALE
Rarity | Star Rating | Description |
Common | * | Very Easy to find |
Less Common | ** | Frequently Found |
Hard to Find | *** | You won’t see it everyday |
Rare | **** | I am so Jealous |
Extremely Rare | ***** | I Never thought I’d see the day |