Introducing the RarityMeter: Percentage Based Rarity Classification System (PBRCS)

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Our revolutionary RarityMeter™ system was devised after talking to many collectors and listening to their needs. RarityGuide.com™'s rating deviates from the strict definition of "Rare" as just number of units produced. Instead, we factor in many additional factors including popularity, demand, age and collectibility. In addition, we use a percentage system which allows a more precise rating then a 5 or 10 point system. The percentage system tells you how much collectibility value an item has and/or how hard it is going to be to find that item. A visual meter illustrates the item's collectibility. The closer the meter is to the red side, the more collectible the item is.



In some item categories, in addition to our percentage rarity rating, we also list the official production rarity (the rarity corresponding to how many units were produced)


RarityMeter™ Rating System:

• 01% to 10%: Extremely Common. Hardly any collectibility value. Abundant in all markets. This can also apply to items that are still in store.
• 11% to 20%: Very Common. still abundant, but have slightly more collectibility value.
• 21% to 30%: Common. These items are still not hard to get, but many collectors still desire them.
• 31% to 40%: Uncommon. These have decent collectibilty value. still widely available, but you might have to exert a little extra effort and cash to get them
• 41% to 50%: Sought After. Not easy to find and/or good collectibility value. Desired by most collectors. If you are persistent you will sooner or later get the item.
• 51% to 60%: Very Sought After. Difficult to find and/or high collectibility value. You will most likely compete against many other collectors to get an item in this category
• 61% to 70%: Highly Collectible. Very hard to find and/or very high collectibility value. Be prepared to pay a lot for it.
• 71% to 80%: Extremely Collectible. Especially hard to find and/or extremely high collectibility value. Among the top items in the collectibility value. Grants you legitimate bragging rights.
• 81% to 90%: Super rare. Every collector dreams to have these items. Rarely show up in any marketplaces.
• 91% to 100%: Ultra Rare. The most sought items in the category. Almost impossible to find. Might take you years to run into one of these, and expect to pay a fortune to lay your hands on it.