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What item condition does the price correspond to? |
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For boxed items, the condition classification
categories are:
- NIB (New In Box): Item has never been opened. This often implies that it is factory sealed.
- CIB (Complete In Box): Item has been opened, and most likely used, but includes
all parts it originally came with, for example the box itself and the manual.
- L (Loose) Item only, without packaging. Does not inlude box, manual or other acessories.
In many cases, such as items
that have very long been out of print, there is a huge price difference between a NIB item and
a non NIB item .
For other items, the condition classification categories are:
- M/NM (Mint/Near Mint): Item is in perfect condition without any flaws,
or very close to perfect.
- EXC (Excellent): Item has some minor, but still noticeable, flaws.
- G (Good): Item is in ok condition, but looks used and
has numerous flaws such as scratches or blemishes.
We are aware that there are
many different conditions such as fair, fine, poor etc. We chose not to list all conditions because
we want the guide to be simple and the prices to be easier to digest, but still give you a lot of information.
The conditions listed should give you a good idea of prices. Use
your discretion to factor this when using the rarity guide. For example, for an item in poor condition, consider
the price to be lower then the lowest price which we list for that item. In some cases, such as virtual items, these classifications may not
apply.
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