Hugh Falk wrote:
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> I would change it to say "...sealed WITH original factory..."
Done.
This and some other little niggly bits have been changed, so I'll post another
revision of the scale document in a week or so.
BTW: Just in case it wasn't implied, you *can* reproduce this document, put i
Jim Leonard boldly stated:
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>"Lee K. Seitz" wrote:
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>> FYI, the scale for comics is Pristine Mint, Mint, Near Mint, Very
>> Fine, Fine (FN), Very Good, Good, Fair (f), Poor, and Coverless. The
>
>See, that sounds just crazy to me. That many grades means that the subtle
>differences, if any,
I would change it to say "...sealed WITH original factory..."
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> The reason I mentioned shrink-wrapped was because the description of FS (don't have
>it handy now) uses the words "shrink-wrapped" in it somewhere, which it shouldn't.
Checking... Version 0.2 (current version) says:
- Factory Sealed (FS): No noticable defects and
The reason I mentioned shrink-wrapped was because the description of FS (don't have it
handy now) uses the words "shrink-wrapped" in it somewhere, which it shouldn't.
My other point was that FS isn't a good description of the condition. It sounds like
you're saying (as I was)that FS means "no
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> Looks really good to me. One point I'll mention is that Factory/Store sealed
>doesn't necessarily mean shrink-wrapped at all. Which is why I used the term
>"sealed" instead of "shrinked." Many packages (especially now-a-days) are sealed
>only with a little quart
"C.E. Forman" wrote:
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> > And what the hell is the difference between Mint and Pristine Mint? Can't
> > there be only one Mint?
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> I totally agree. The term "mint" is so overused anyway (second only to
> "rare"),
> who needs "mint", "mint mint", "MINT mint mint", etc.? B-)
You forgot "mint
> That's a very good point, and I'll change the wording of that for version
0.3.
> Can I have your permission to quote sections of the above?
Of course.
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> Like Chris, I have a slight problem with pre-published determinations of
dollar
> value. A copy of Clandestiny can be in perfect condition, and rare, but
be
> nearly worthless monetary-wise because it's such a crappy game. Or, a
> real-world example: A dealer can list something in bad conditi
> And what the hell is the difference between Mint and Pristine Mint? Can't
> there be only one Mint?
I totally agree. The term "mint" is so overused anyway (second only to
"rare"),
who needs "mint", "mint mint", "MINT mint mint", etc.? B-)
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"C.E. Forman" wrote:
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> Again if you're using this to grade the overall package I'd personally
> prefer
> to avoid grouping missing ref cards in here, as they're minor and shouldn't
> significantly devalue an otherwise VG+/NM package. Maybe clarify this?
I fixed this in the version 0.2 that I
"Lee K. Seitz" wrote:
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> C.E. Forman boldly stated:
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> >> Q: Why isn't "Rare" on the grading scale?
> >> A: "Rare" isn't an indication of condition; it's an indication of value.
> >
> >This is nit-picking, but I would like to point out that rare does not
> >necessarily
> >equal valuable, it m
"Lee K. Seitz" wrote:
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> FYI, the scale for comics is Pristine Mint, Mint, Near Mint, Very
> Fine, Fine (FN), Very Good, Good, Fair (f), Poor, and Coverless. The
See, that sounds just crazy to me. That many grades means that the subtle
differences, if any, between Very Fine and Fine get argue
"Lee K. Seitz" wrote:
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> Since you're asking, I really think you shouldn't have two conditions
> with such similar names. I think it will lead to confusion. Perhaps
> they should be FS, NM, VG, G, Fine, and Poor instead. (VG+ becomes
> VG, VG become G, G becomes Fine, and drop the Fair off F/
"C.E. Forman" wrote:
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> This is a great idea! I have a large number of Infocom "Cutthroats"
> packages in varying condition that I could donate scans of.
That is too wicked, Chris. I will ask you for pictures of those when I get the
full page online.
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Looks really good to me. One point I'll mention is that Factory/Store sealed doesn't
necessarily mean shrink-wrapped at all. Which is why I used the term "sealed" instead
of "shrinked." Many packages (especially now-a-days) are sealed only with a little
quarter-sized sticker on the top and b
C.E. Forman boldly stated:
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>> Q: Why isn't "Rare" on the grading scale?
>> A: "Rare" isn't an indication of condition; it's an indication of value.
>
>This is nit-picking, but I would like to point out that rare does not
>necessarily
>equal valuable, it merely equals hard-to-find. Example: Awhi
C.E. Forman boldly stated:
>
>> Since you're asking, I really think you shouldn't have two conditions
>> with such similar names. I think it will lead to confusion. Perhaps
>> they should be FS, NM, VG, G, Fine, and Poor instead. (VG+ becomes
>> VG, VG become G, G becomes Fine, and drop the Fai
> Since you're asking, I really think you shouldn't have two conditions
> with such similar names. I think it will lead to confusion. Perhaps
> they should be FS, NM, VG, G, Fine, and Poor instead. (VG+ becomes
> VG, VG become G, G becomes Fine, and drop the Fair off F/P.)
This is a good point
> Chris: I made sure to describe Factory-Sealed to include original
store-sealed
> packages as well, to cover early sealed Infocom games that never had
*factory*
> seals. (Just out of curiousity, were there other publishers as well that
> relied on the store to do initial wraps?)
Not to my know
Jim Leonard boldly stated:
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>The Official MobyGames Software Collectables Condition Grading Scale
>Version 0.1
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>Background:
>another wildly overused the term "MINT!", etc. This lack of standardization
>can lead to co
I've started using the grading scale I previously asked your comments for (new
guys, check the mailing list archive URL listed below), and I have it on good
authority that C. E. Forman and others will start adopting it as well. So, to
make it pretty much official, I've drafted an official "spec"
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