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SNES Condition Guide

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Collector Grading System

Use this page as the master key for GET YOUR SAVE cartridge condition labels. Each cartridge can be read at a glance: label, shell, contacts, manual, and box status all stay visible before you customize or buy.

Checks
5
Grades
A-D
Format
CIB

Condition Modules

Label Grade

Grade the cartridge label for wear, fading, tears, marker, rental stickers, and sun damage.

VIEW LABEL GUIDE

Shell Condition

Evaluate plastic color, cracks, screw posts, edge wear, yellowing, and replacement shell notes.

VIEW SHELL GUIDE

Contacts

Check connector pins for cleanliness, corrosion, deep scratches, oxidation, and test reliability.

VIEW PINS GUIDE

Manual

Track whether the original manual is complete, replaced, missing, or bundled with notes.

VIEW MANUAL GUIDE

Box

Record original box status, reproduction box status, inserts, wear, crushing, and completeness.

VIEW BOX GUIDE

Grade Reference

A Grade

Clean presentation, strong color, intact shell, clean contacts, and no major collector-facing damage.

B Grade

Good shelf copy with normal age, light label wear, mild plastic marks, or small cosmetic flaws.

C Grade

Playable or displayable, but with obvious wear, discoloration, sticker residue, or heavier cosmetic issues.

D Grade

Poor condition, heavy damage, major label loss, cracked shell, corrosion risk, or restoration candidate only.