Grading System Explained

GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED - CLICK HERE 

We us a widely recognized 6 scale system to grade our posters. 

• MINT - A poster in mint condition looks like it just came off of the press. It will have no blemishes or defects of any kind. A Mint poster is an unused, unrestored poster that has all paper fully intact with no signs of damage. A mint poster cannot have ANY of the following signs of damage: pin holes, tapes pulls, staple holes, tears, nicks, folds or ink cracking. A Mint poster may exhibit up to three minor handling and printing flaws. Mint posters are graded according to the number of minor flaws they exhibit from the printing process as well as minor flaws that occur after the printing process as a result of normal handling and storage. Permitted printing flaws include “grab marks" from the printing press, centering, ink disturbances, registration and toning and other general paper or printing flaws. Permitted light handling flaws include minor corner bumps (no more than one inch when measured from corner to crease, with no white showing through) and light waviness of the paper that often occurs during routine handling and storage 
  
  
• NEAR MINT - A poster in near mint condition may have minor imperfections in the border and more than 3 defects clearly noted. The artwork is in excellent condition with no blemishes whatsoever. 
  
  
• VERY GOOD - A poster in very good condition may have blemishes in the border and up to approximately one inch of the poster's artwork. There may be small tears in the artwork along the fold lines only. It may also have minor fading. In general, a poster in very good condition may show some wear and often will project a subtle classic vintage vibe without detracting from the artwork. 
  
  
• GOOD - A poster in good condition may have tears or small holes that measure no larger than a quarter on the outer edges of the poster's artwork. Pieces of the border may be torn or missing or have holes; there may be mild bleed-through in the outer area of the artwork; there may be mild fading. In general, a poster in good condition will have minor blemishes around the border and into the outer edges of the artwork. The major area of the artwork will be clear of any blemishes. Some people actually prefer this type of poster, which definitely shows some age and character. 
  
  
• FAIR - A poster in fair condition may have major blemishes that directly affect the artwork of the poster. The poster is recognizable and the artwork is primarily intact. A poster in fair condition can benefit from professional restoration. 
  
  
• POOR - Posters in poor condition will have serious blemishes or tears or in such poor shape that even the slightest handling might add to the damage. In many cases, a poster in this condition should be professionally restored.

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