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ScottI've noticed more and more the use by auction houses of "appears near mint". What is the definition of "appears"? Does it mean that if you stand at a distance of ten feet and close one eye, you wouldn't be able to see the glue residue or erased writing?
I think they should say "at first glance" it "seems" to be "near mint", but it isn't.
Or maybe all cards should be described as "near mint"? (10-near mint at close range,9-near mint at 5 feet....1-near mint at 100 yards)