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	MIB - MINT IN BOX
	A basically new toy. In the original packaging. The box may have been opened, but any packages inside remain unopened. If the toy is on a blister card, the package is intact and unopened. If the toy is tagged, original tags are intact and in good condition.
	Comics and cards are near perfect in every way. Only the most subtle printing defects are allowed. Surface or cover is flat with no sign of wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and minimal fading. Corners are cut square and sharp. Staples in books are generally centered and clean with no rust. Cover is generally centered and firmly secured to interior pages. Spine is tight and flat. Books and cards are sealed in protective cases and guarded by high tech laser beams. Yes, comics in this grade do exist, but they are extremely rare for one simple reason - this is the most subjective of all the grades. What qualifies as Mint to one person may have a small, almost unnoticeable flaw that downgrades it to Near Mint for someone else. Your typical comic in the pull file or on the newsstand is not in mint condition, but is instead in near mint condition because of these extremely minor flaws. So most of my comics, in even the best of conditions, will find themselves being labled Near Mint, which would be a four star excellent rating on the My Neat Stuff scale.
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	EXCELLENT
	The toy is very clean and well cared for and has the "next to new" look. Original box, packaging and/or tags may be damaged or missing. It probably enjoied very light play and may have spent most of its life on display.
	A comic or card with outstanding eye appeal. Sharp, bright and clean with a supple feel. Cards and comic pages and covers can be yellowish/tannish (at the most) but not brown and will usually be off-white to white. Books can have light spine wear. Most comics and cards collected by serious collectors have been well taken care of will fall somewhere is this Near Mint category.
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	VERY GOOD
	Toys have been played with and show slight and general wear overall. Paint chipping or small scratches may be readily apparent. In metal toys, some minor rust may be evident. In sets, some minor pieces may be missing.
	An exceptional, above average comic and card that shows minor wear but still relatively flat, clean and glossy with no subscription crease or brown margins. Typical defects include: light spine wear (for comics), minor surface wear, a light crease, minor yellowing/tanning to interior comic pages. Inks are beginning to show a significant reduction in reflectivity but is till highly collectable and desirable.
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	GOOD
	A toy with evidence of heavy play, dents, chips, and possibly moderate wear. The toy may be missing a major replaceable component, such as a battery compartment door, or it may be in need of repair. In sets, several pieces may be missing.
	The average used comic book or trading card, that has not been taken care of by proper handling and bag & boarding, most commonly found. The comic or card shows moderate wear but eye appeal has not been reduced to the point that it is not desirable. One or two minor markings on the cover or card surface are allowed. Books lightly creased along spine or extremities, subscription crease, loose centerfold, or minor chip or piece missing allowed.
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	FAIR
	A well loved toy with marks or scratches but, YOU WANT IT ANYWAY, just because, no matter what it looks like!
	Comic books may be faded and torn but the covers are still attached. Cards are worn and dog-eared but not bent. Comics and cards may be damaged beyond collectability for most collectors, brings 30 to 50 percent of the good price.
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	THIS ITEM IS UNRATED
	In poor condition this toy will be broken with pieces missing but may be good for those looking for parts to repair other toys.
	Comics will be torn and/or with covers missing and cards will be dog-eared and bent. Cards and comics in this category are sufficiently degraded so as to have little or no collector value. Often severely stained, abraded, defaced, or damaged beyond readability.