Condition Guide

We are in-box collectors, so we know how important condition is for all collectors out there. Since we want our friends and customers to have the best experience with us, we grade our Pops very carefully as we list them, to give you the closest condition rating possible.

We use a 5 to 10 rating scale for our Pops, with 10 being Super Minty.

In general, we do NOT list any Pops with significant flaws, dents, or tears, where it's no longer presentable in box. We ONLY list Pops (or other collectibles) in the condition that we would collect ourselves. Keep in mind that most of the Pops we list are coming out of our collection, so the majority are already in (in-box) collector-approved condition.

If a Pop has any damage, like minor flaws or shelf wear, we try to add a separate picture for that. Otherwise, the general rule of thumb is to read our product descriptions for condition notes and, more importantly, check the images we post to determine condition yourself. We take our time capturing many photos, and we do it very carefully, in high quality, for your convenience.

Our grading scale

Below is a general outline of what each grade will look like and the damage we consider. If we grade a Pop with a half grade (example: 7.5/10), that means it has flaws that qualify it as a 7, but it presents better than the technical grade in our eyes:

Grade What it looks like
10 We will never call any Pop a perfect 10, so a 9.5 is the highest grade a Pop can receive on our scale.
9 A nearly perfect Pop. A 9 will only show 1 or 2 barely noticeable flaws that are visible only upon close inspection.
8 The box will be very presentable and will show very little wear. The box may exhibit 1 to 3 minor flaws.
7 The damage to a 7 will be far more noticeable, but the Pop will still present well. The box may exhibit 1 to 3 moderate flaws.
6 The box may show 3 or more moderate or 1 severe flaw. 6 is the level where the defects on the box start to become more visible, and the visual presentation is compromised.
5 This is where things start to get ugly. A 5 will have 2 or more severe flaws but still be somewhat presentable.

*It is rare that we will grade a Pop lower than 5. If we deem the box a 4 or lower, we will usually pull it out of the box and sell it as 'Out-Of-Box.'

Quick answers

What's the highest grade you give a Pop?

9.5. We will never call any Pop a perfect 10.

What does a half grade like 7.5 mean?

It has flaws that qualify it as a 7, but it presents better than the technical grade in our eyes.

Do you sell Pops with damaged boxes?

We do not list any Pops with significant flaws, dents, or tears, where the box is no longer presentable. If we deem a box a 4 or lower, we usually pull the Pop out of the box and sell it as Out-Of-Box.

How can I check a Pop's condition before I buy?

Read the product description for condition notes and check the photos. If a Pop has minor flaws or shelf wear, we try to add a separate picture of it.