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Near Mint
Also known as: NM, NM-MT, Near Mint-Mint
Near Mint (NM) is the highest condition grade typically assigned to ungraded (raw) cards. A Near Mint card has very minimal signs of handling — perhaps the faintest edge wear or a nearly imperceptible printing imperfection — but no creases, stains, major corner wear, or surface damage. NM cards typically grade PSA 7 to PSA 9 when submitted for professional grading, depending on the specific imperfections. Near Mint is the minimum condition most serious buyers expect for raw cards sold at near-guide prices.
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