Grading

Every set listed on source:set carries a grade.

The scale runs from 6 to 10 across two conditions - Sealed and Pre-Owned. The grade reflects the quality of the set within its condition. Both are assessed independently. 

 

Grade	Sealed — factory seal intact	Pre-Owned — box opened
10 · Collector Mint  S-10  ·  P-10	Factory sealed. No wear detectable under any inspection. Box, seals, and all external surfaces are in original condition.	Box opened. All bags remain factory sealed. No parts removed or used. Manual present. Box in excellent condition.
9 · Near Mint  S-9  ·  P-9	Factory sealed. Minor wear visible only under close inspection - faint corner softening or light surface scuffing. Seals fully intact.	Built once and disassembled. 100% complete - all parts, minifigures, stickers, and manual present. Repacked with care. Box in good condition.
8 · Excellent  S-8  ·  P-8	Factory sealed. Honest handling wear - soft corners, light surface marks. Seal fully intact. No structural damage to box.	Built once. 100% complete. Box shows honest storage wear. All parts and manual present. No replacements.
7 · Good  S-7  ·  P-7	Factory sealed. Noticeable wear - corner denting, surface creasing, or minor damage to outer box. Seal intact. Contents unaffected.	Built and displayed. 100% complete on count. Minor signs of handling. Box may be absent or damaged. All condition factors noted.
6 · Worn / Refurbished  S-6  ·  P-6	Factory sealed. Significant box damage - crushed corners, tears, or heavy creasing. Seal intact. Condition disclosed in full.	Pre-owned. Missing parts replaced from verified, matching sources. Repackaged to a consistent standard. All replacements explicitly disclosed in the listing notes.

 

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