Matchbox Catalogue 1981/82 Excellent Condition Diecast Model Toy Hobby Collector

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Grading for Toys

• MINT or C-10 – Item in as near perfect flawless condition as possible Fresh out of the packet with no sign of wear
• NEAR MINT or C-9 – Looks fresh out of the packaging but with some very minor blemishes with minor rubs to paint or decals,
• EXCELLENT or C-8 – Excellent condition with some acceptable wear, maybe a little paint/decal loss, discolouration, loose limbs, but would still pass for display
• Very Good or C-7 – Item will have more obvious paint chips/defects or decal loss, discolouration and loose limbs.
• GOOD or C-6 – Item will have moderate amount of paint chips/defects or decal loss, discolouration and loose limbs. item will be Play Worn.
• FAIR or C-4/5 – Has more paint loss and/or discolouration and more loose limbs. Item will be in a heavy play worn condition
• POOR or C-3 – Item will have very heavy Paint loss/loose limbs/discoloration/missing parts and is a real wreck very heavily play worn. This grade or lower would be for toys that are for spares, repairs and parts or needing full restoration

Grading for Boxes/Packaging

• MINT – Box in perfect flawless condition with no sign of wear
• NEAR MINT – Box will have the slightest 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 or other damage

Grading for Trade Cards & Stickers

• Mint: A card or Sticker in Mint condition will have no obvious signs of wear and will look fresh out of a packet.
• Near Mint A card or Sticker in Near Mint condition that has no more than very minor wear or may have a minor nick along one edge of the card or sticker. The colours will look vibrant and new.
• Excellent: Clean front & back with clean sharp edges and corners. The sticker or card will show some minor signs of wear.
• Good: Items will have some defects including dirt to front and back or a crease.
• Fair:Items will suffer from Creasing with dirty damaged to backs and possibly some damage to the picture.
• Poor: Items are well handled and creased, dirty or with mount damage to backs and surface damage on backs and fronts.

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