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Postcard Condition is considered to be:
MINT if it is new, pristine, and not mailed.
EXCELLENT if it has sharp corners, is clean, and has no flaws. If it has been used, the writing and cancellation does not detract from it’s appearance.
VERY GOOD if it has some minor defect(s) such as album marks, signs of age and minnow edge or corner problems that do not detract from a visually pleasing card.
GOOD if it has noticeable defect(s), apparent wear, light creasing or minor cancellation damage that does not interfere with the quality of the image.
FAIR if it has obvious creases, stains, small tears or damage from mold, edge or corner damage.
POOR if it has a missing piece, a cancellation mark on the image, or has been altered in a negative way ie. Holes punched, pieces pasted on it, or laminated in plastic
Sellers frequently offer a discount (or premium) based on postcard condition such as the following:
Mint = catalog - 50% premium,
Excellent = catalog - 10% discount,
Very Good = 10%-20% discount,
Good = 20%-30% discount,
Fair = 30% - 40% discount,
Poor= 50%-75% discount
Note: Some postcards sell at prices related to other factors other than catalog value and condition:
Postal History items (Cancellations, Usage, Stamps) may be higher or lower)
Autographs of Famous People will be higher
Add-ons (glitter, hair, fur etc) may be higher or lower
Current Hot Topic Postcards will be higher
Scarce and Rare Postcards will be higher
Remainders flooding the market will be lower
Historic Documents will be higher
Stamp World items may be higher or lower
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Postcard Condition is considered to be:
MINT if it is new, pristine, and not mailed.
EXCELLENT if it has sharp corners, is clean, and has no flaws. If it has been used, the writing and cancellation does not detract from it’s appearance.
VERY GOOD if it has some minor defect(s) such as album marks, signs of age and minnow edge or corner problems that do not detract from a visually pleasing card.
GOOD if it has noticeable defect(s), apparent wear, light creasing or minor cancellation damage that does not interfere with the quality of the image.
FAIR if it has obvious creases, stains, small tears or damage from mold, edge or corner damage.
POOR if it has a missing piece, a cancellation mark on the image, or has been altered in a negative way ie. Holes punched, pieces pasted on it, or laminated in plastic
HOW POSTCARD CONDITION
TYPICALLY AFFECTS MARKET PRICE
TYPICALLY AFFECTS MARKET PRICE
Sellers frequently offer a discount (or premium) based on postcard condition such as the following:
Mint = catalog - 50% premium,
Excellent = catalog - 10% discount,
Very Good = 10%-20% discount,
Good = 20%-30% discount,
Fair = 30% - 40% discount,
Poor= 50%-75% discount
Note: Some postcards sell at prices related to other factors other than catalog value and condition:
Postal History items (Cancellations, Usage, Stamps) may be higher or lower)
Autographs of Famous People will be higher
Add-ons (glitter, hair, fur etc) may be higher or lower
Current Hot Topic Postcards will be higher
Scarce and Rare Postcards will be higher
Remainders flooding the market will be lower
Historic Documents will be higher
Stamp World items may be higher or lower
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