MINT - A Press Photo in MINT condition looks like it just came off of the press. It will have no blemishes or defects of any kind. It can be machine folded or rolled, depending on the manner in which it was originally. A Press Photo in MINT condition commands top dollar in that title's normal price range.

NEAR MINT - A Press Photo in NEAR MINT condition may have minor blemishes in the border only. It is in excellent condition with no blemishes whatsoever. A Press Photo in NEAR MINT condition commands slightly less than one in MINT condition.

VERY GOOD - A Press Photo in VERY GOOD condition may have blemishes in the border and up to approximately one inch of the lobby card's artwork. There may be small tears or creases in the artwork along the fold lines only. It may also have minor fading. A Press Photo in VERY GOOD condition will command slightly less than one in NEAR MINT condition.

GOOD - A Press Photo in GOOD condition may have tears or small holes that measure no larger than a quarter on the outer edges of the press photo. Pieces of the border may be torn or missing; there may be mild bleed-through in the outer area of the press photo; there may be mild fading. In general, a press photo in GOOD condition will have minor blemishes around the border and into the outer edges of the press photo. The major area of the press photo must be clear of any blemishes. The price of a press photo in GOOD condition generally falls in the middle to lower end of the price range for that title.

FAIR - A press photo in FAIR condition may have major blemishes that directly affect the press photo.  The value of a press photo in FAIR condition will weigh heavily on its title. If it is a rare piece, it still may command the lower end of the press photo's normal price range. A press photo in FAIR condition must be professionally restored.

POOR - press photo in POOR condition will have serious blemishes or in general, in such poor shape that even the slightest handling adds to the damage. The value of a press photo in POOR condition will weigh heavily on its title. If it is a rare piece, it still may command the lower end of the press photo's normal price range. A press photo  in POOR condition must be professionally restored.