NFLCC Standard Rod Grading System
| Numerical |
Verbal
|
Description/Condition |
| 10 |
New In Box (NIB) |
Unused w/original container |
| 9 |
Mint (M) |
Unused w/o container |
| 8 |
Excellent (EXC) |
Very minor flaws in finish, overall condition excellent |
| 6-7 |
Very Good (VG) |
Finish showing wear, no missing parts. |
| 4-5 |
Good (G) |
Minor physical problems, finish scratched/worn; possible rewrap and/or
revarnish, minor parts missing. |
| 2-3 |
Fair (F) |
Major physical problems; such as cane separation, short tip, etc. |
| 1 |
Poor (P) |
A Junker, good for parts only. |
Condition may be clarified by the use of (+) or (-) ratings with the regular, or by the
numerical scale and adding 1/2 to the rating number. |
