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Re: Conidtion of Sets (MIB, MISB)
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lugnet.market.theory
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Fri, 17 Dec 1999 05:28:29 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> Well, my condition grading differs a bit. Here are mine
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> MISB - Sealed. Outer seals are intact
> MIB - The outer seals may be off, but that is it. Pieces are still in
> their ineer polybags.
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> After that, merely use a statement of whether the box is present or not,
> and what the condition is.
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> As a general note, in my book anything that has BITE MARKS or fading or
> yellowing of any sort cannot ever be called good.
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> For sets:
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> Excellent - Pieces are in like new condition. No fading, pieces still
> have that 'as molded' shine
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> Very Good - Still no actual play wear, but pieces may have a few surface
> scratches that dulls their shine.
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> Good - Pieces may show some minor wear and slight dulling. Still no
> major scratches, damaged printing or discoloration. Definitely NO
> biting.
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> fair - pieces may have some minor bites, some fading or wear of the
> printing or some yellowing. Biting must not be extensive.
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> poor - anything else. Throw the pieces away unless you just don't have
> another way to get them.
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> For boxes, basically the same notion, is the box itself worn or torn or
> faded? Note that most sets, when they come from the factory, don't have
> boxes that I would grade as 'excellent'. The boxes get shelfwear pretty
> fast. So a MISB may have a box that I would grade as only good, or even
> poor! The seals just need to be intact.
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> NOW, having said that, I should note that I usually don't care about box
> condition or whether seals are present. But I DO care about brick
> condition and I would be mighty upset to get a VG from you and find it
> to have bite marks...
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> I'm glad you posted this, it is a good topic, worthy of periodic
> reexamination.
I'd like to see a "set rating" made here when Lugnet has the capability for
people to run their own auctions and everyone following it. I think I read
that somewhere in the original plan. I also read that Lugnet will soon pay
for itself. It may function a little like e-bay? People holding their own
Lego auctions here with a fee from the final bid going to the owners and that
will in turn pay for the maintenance. Very clever!
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| Well, my condition grading differs a bit. Here are mine MISB - Sealed. Outer seals are intact MIB - The outer seals may be off, but that is it. Pieces are still in their ineer polybags. After that, merely use a statement of whether the box is (...) (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.theory)
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