Grading Scale INFO
Terminology for carded, boxed, or loose items:
Loose = An item that is out of the package
MOC or carded (Mint on Card) = The figure is still sealed in its original bubble on its original card.
MIB (Mint in Box) = The toy is with inner packing (If there are decals to the toy, they may be applied or unapplied. We will usually state whether the decals are applied or unapplied if applicable.)
MISB (Mint in Sealed Box) = The toy is in factory sealed, unopen box
punched = Punchhole from a Card is open
unpunched = Punchhole is still intact and closed
C0 - C9 = Grading Scale (see description)
Grading Scale
While some companies promise mint condition for all of their items, we try to more accurately describe our inventory.
Our grading scale for MOC Items is as follows:
C-9 The package of the item is in the same fresh condition that it was in when originally shipped from the factory. Flaws may include very minor wear to edges or corners. The toy should be factory sealed unless noted. Overall, this is a near mint to mint condition.
C-8.5/9 This is an above average condition package. It will have several very minor problems or perhaps one more noticeable problem.
C-8 The package of the item has minor wear. We may see more prevalent shelf wear, minor creasing, or a slight indent(s) to the bubble. The toy should be factory sealed unless noted. Overall, a displayable, but less than perfect condition.
C-7 The package of the item has moderate wear. The packaging may have heavier creasing, more severe bubble indents, a sticker tear, etc. This level of wear is usually unacceptable for a collector who maintains his or her collection in the original packaging. The toy should be factory sealed unless noted.
C0 - 6 The package of the item has heavy wear. The packaging may have tears, creasing, or other severe damage. Generally, we would only recommend this condition to someone who wants to open the package to have a mint complete loose item. The toy should be factory sealed unless noted.
Our grading scale for vintage carded items (carded figures are figures still sealed in the original bubble to the original card):
C9,5 This is the highest grade that we assign to vintage packaged items. The item will be free of creasing or noticeable wear of any kind. It may have very slight edgewear (no more than average) and may be punched. The bubble will typically be crystal clear with no sign of yellowing. The overall appearance of the card will be new.
C9 The item will be free of creasing or noticeable wear of any kind. It may have very slight edgewear (no more than average) and may be punched. The bubble may have a sign of yellowing. The overall appearance of the card will be new.
C-8.5 Still overall clean and displayable condition, but will have some minor to moderate problems. Problems may include those listed above or a very small sticker tear or a small indent to the bubble
1. Yellowing to the bubble
2. Crease on the card
3. Edgewear or wear around the punch
C8 Minor to average wear to the card and bubble. It may have a a small indent to the bubble, in addition to the problems listed above.
1. Yellowing to the bubble
2. Crease on the card / Edgewear
3. Edgewear or wear around the punch
C 7 - 7,5 Average to below average card and bubble. Problems are more prevalent; perhaps a heavy crease, major bubble dent, a very slight crack to the bubble, or a more severe combination of the defects listed above.
1. Yellowing to the bubble
2. Crease on the card / Edgewear
3. Edgewear or wear around the punch
Below C6 is considered very low condition. The figure should still be mint and unopened, but the package will have heavy wear.
Our grading scale for loose items:
C-9 = A loose C-9 item is out of the package, complete, and in “like new” condition. There may be very slight paint wear or decal wear, but overall the item should appear clean. This condition could be described as Near Mint to Mint.
C-8 = A loose C-8 item is out of the package, complete, and in slightly worn condition. There may be slight to moderate paint wear or decal wear. Overall, the item should appear displayable but not perfect. This condition could be described as Excellent to Near Mint.
C-7 = A loose C-7 item is out of the package, complete, and in moderately worn condition. There may be paint wear, decal wear, looseness to arms and legs, discolorment, or other problems. This condition is best for those less concerned with condition, and more interested in simply having the item or in playing with the item.
C-6 A loose C-6 item is out of the package, complete, and in worn condition. There may be more severe paint wear, decal wear, looseness to arms and legs, discolorment, or other problems. This condition is best for those not concerned with condition.
Conditions between a graded Scale (like C7,5) is a Condition better than a C7 but not a C8 Condition..hard to say..but somethink between a C7 / C8