I'd say it's about "good" condition. That pretty much means it's crap. You can ask the seller for a refund, and if he or she refuses, you can leave them a crap rating. That usually works.
You should contact the seller and let them know of the issue. Let them know that the card wasnt in the condition described and show them the picture, and then ask them what they would like to do to resolve the issue. Whether it be returning the card for a full refund, or getting a partial refund to cover the difference in condition. Eithor way see what they have to say. If they arent willing to work with you on it, then start a not-as-described claim through ebay/paypal on the transaction. That way you will get a resolution of some kind at least, and depending upon how they respond, feel free to leave them appropriate feedback.
As for condition, if the bottom is fine, I would probably call that EX condition or so (somewhere in that range) given that the edge whitening is fairly mimimal and otherwise the card is in terrific shape given its age.
I'd say it's about "good" condition. That pretty much means it's crap. You can ask the seller for a refund, and if he or she refuses, you can leave them a crap rating. That usually works.
I don't know what guide you use, but "Good" generally means totally beat. That's hardly beat, more like EX condition, so I'd say a 25% discount at most, plus whatever the seller feels the need to compensate you for your troubles.
Asking for a full refund is obviously just extortion.
Without a visual of the bottom or back of the card, I grade it as EX+/7.9
A 25% refund for appropriate amount of condition value spent should be given. Additional compensation for lack of grading knowledge (or) blatant false advertising/waste of your time should also be given.
In summation.....Star Trek wins a prolonged naval battle against superior, yet less technologically advanced, numbers, with Picard leading the assault, while Kirk takes your soul by laying out Solo and probably his manservant Chewy as well, before impregnating and ditching your Princess.
Well, I'd also take into account what you paid for it.
If you paid NM price, then you should pay NM.
If you paid somewhat less, I'd probably not raise a huge fuss. (That's just me.)
If I see a NM-condition listed for a less-than-full price, I usually assume it's got a few dings. If it doesn't, I'm just pleasantly surprised that I found a less-than-knowledgeable (or just desperate) seller.
'NM' is a very subjective thing to a lot of purely casual players. It's the most problematic condition rating in my experience. If those little chips are the only thing wrong with it and it's otherwise pristine I could see them listing as 'NM' if they weren't aware of the more established contidion ratings. I might not agree with it, but I could understand their thinking. I've done it myself. Sometimes it's an issue, but usually it's not.
What causes so many issues is a large amount of mtg players/traders continue to think sport card & mtg (ccg) grading are equivalent when there are significant differences.
Need to see full card & probably hold to give an accurate grading but is possible that is the "low grade" of NM though personally I usually list similar as just below NM or "light play" - again, really need to see full card.
It's an instant speed 5/5 trampler for 4. Wtf do you people want seriously? It has applications in populate/ above the curve beats decks, or in Bant control/ flash. I seriously think anyone mad at this card for any reason other than losing an attacker to instant speed wurm, should go home and make their own awesome card game and leave the rest of us alone.
I don't know what guide you use, but "Good" generally means totally beat. That's hardly beat, more like EX condition, so I'd say a 25% discount at most, plus whatever the seller feels the need to compensate you for your troubles.
Asking for a full refund is obviously just extortion.
I guess good+?
Yeah, I meant ask for a refund and return the card, asking merchant to pay for shipping.
@jvlin. There are several levels of condition between NM and Good. Good is essentially the next step above "Poor/Damaged"
NM
Excellent
Very Fine
Fine
Good
Poor
This card is in the range of Excellent. It is nowhere near "good" by any grading standards. Check the link in the rules in my trade thread if you want a detailed description, including pictures, of how most people consider cards in each condition to look.
In summation.....Star Trek wins a prolonged naval battle against superior, yet less technologically advanced, numbers, with Picard leading the assault, while Kirk takes your soul by laying out Solo and probably his manservant Chewy as well, before impregnating and ditching your Princess.
Clean sweep.
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When I got it, it looked like this on the top of the card:
What would the actual condition be of the card? It's only like that on the top. Also, what recourse do I have in this situation?
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As for condition, if the bottom is fine, I would probably call that EX condition or so (somewhere in that range) given that the edge whitening is fairly mimimal and otherwise the card is in terrific shape given its age.
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I don't know what guide you use, but "Good" generally means totally beat. That's hardly beat, more like EX condition, so I'd say a 25% discount at most, plus whatever the seller feels the need to compensate you for your troubles.
Asking for a full refund is obviously just extortion.
A 25% refund for appropriate amount of condition value spent should be given. Additional compensation for lack of grading knowledge (or) blatant false advertising/waste of your time should also be given.
Make sure you are happy in the end.
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This card is solid EX, around 75 - 80% of NM value.
If you paid NM price, then you should pay NM.
If you paid somewhat less, I'd probably not raise a huge fuss. (That's just me.)
If I see a NM-condition listed for a less-than-full price, I usually assume it's got a few dings. If it doesn't, I'm just pleasantly surprised that I found a less-than-knowledgeable (or just desperate) seller.
'NM' is a very subjective thing to a lot of purely casual players. It's the most problematic condition rating in my experience. If those little chips are the only thing wrong with it and it's otherwise pristine I could see them listing as 'NM' if they weren't aware of the more established contidion ratings. I might not agree with it, but I could understand their thinking. I've done it myself. Sometimes it's an issue, but usually it's not.
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Need to see full card & probably hold to give an accurate grading but is possible that is the "low grade" of NM though personally I usually list similar as just below NM or "light play" - again, really need to see full card.
I guess good+?
Yeah, I meant ask for a refund and return the card, asking merchant to pay for shipping.
NM
Excellent
Very Fine
Fine
Good
Poor
This card is in the range of Excellent. It is nowhere near "good" by any grading standards. Check the link in the rules in my trade thread if you want a detailed description, including pictures, of how most people consider cards in each condition to look.