Mint (MT): Flawless. Games in this condition have been sealed immediately after opening, meticulously cleaned and cared for, or just removed from packaging.
Near Mint (NM): Bright vivid label graphics with no peeling or tearing. Plastic shell is clean and has no markings larger than a pinpoint, bubbling or defects. Games in this condition show only the slightest signs of usage, such as very light surface scratches on shell/label or small, pinpoint dot marking.
Excellent (EX): Bright label graphics with only the slightest imperfections (such as chip, tear or peel no larger than a pinpoint). Plastic shell is clean and bright with no flaws. Possible very light fade on back label.
Very Good (VG): Bright label graphics, but may contain small flaws (such as minor peeling, tear, fade, etc. Plastic is intact, but may contain light yellowing or discoloration in some areas. Reverse label may contain minor peeling, tear, fade, etc.
Good (GD): Label is intact, but may contain peeling, tears, fading, etc. Plastic shell may have minor chips, scratches, dents or mars. Yellowing or discoloration may exist. Reverse label may contain peeling, tears, fading. Markings may exist on plastic shell or areas of labels.
Fair (FR): Labels may be partially existent or fully removed. Plastic shell may have heavier damage (such as bite marks, chipped edges, etc). Markings are large and bold. Game still functions mechanically as it should.
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