SS = Still Sealed. New.
M = Mint. A mint item is one that has been opened but shows no visible signs of being played.
M- = Near Mint. Nearly perfect cover. Media nearly perfect, may have a small scuff or two.
EX = Excellent. Maybe slightly bent cover corner, slight ring or edge wear, one or two small flaws on cover. On media maybe a few scuffs (from sliding in & out of sleeve, etc) or one insignificant scratch that does not affect sound quality.
VG+ = Very Good Plus. On cover possibly a bent corner, some wear on cover, edge, writing or sticker, small seam split. On media means slight surface scratches, scuffing, some audible noise.
VG = Very Good. Cover wear, edge wear, seam splitting. For media, more scratches, scuffing, some background noise but still a very good item.
G = Good. Cover has seam splitting, wear, writing, stickers. Media is scratched, scuffed, background noise, but still playable. Offered when item is scarce.
PSOC = PROMO STICKER ON COVER
SOC, SOL = Sticker on Cover, Label
WOC, WOL = Writing on Cover, Label
TOC, TOL = Tear/scratch on Cover, Label
HC, CH = Punched hole thru the cover near the corner
CC = Cut Corner
SC = Sawcut
STC, STL = Stain on Cover, Label
STOBC = Sticker on back cover
STOFC = Sticker on front coverORIG SW = Still in Original Opened SW
PS, PICSLV = Picture Sleeve
If the above policy leaves any doubts, please refer to GEMM's generally accepted Grading Standard |
