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Very Good

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Definition:

Very Good

(CGC: 5.0-3.0)
(Overstreet: 54-35)
(Abbreviated as VG)
This is the top of the bottom. Comics in this grade and lower will start to see more and more wear.

For a comic book to be considered, “Very Good” it needs to meet the following criteria:

Outside:

The Cover
My have a large amount of wear including creases, fading, and discoloration.
A better copy with a piece of the cover missing will fall into this category.
The cover may have a price sticker or date sticker.

The Spine
The spine may be rolled.
The staples may have rust.

Inside:

The Pages
The pages may be brown in color.
A finer copy with a tear repaired with tape.
May have minor printing defects.

Overall:

A very average used comic book.

An Example Of A Fine Condition Comic Book

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Other Comic Book Terms:

Mint
Near Mint
Very Fine
Fine
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Pronunciation: ver-ee good
Examples:
That comic book is in very good condition.

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