Antique Lure Grading Scale The standard set by the N.F.L.C.C. / National Fishing Lure Collectors Club
(NIB) New in Box............................................................................................................Unused with original box (M) Mint.................................................................................................................Unused without box or carton (EX) Excellent..............................................................................Very little or no age cracks - very minor defects (VG) Very Good...........................................................................................Little age cracks - some minor defects (G) Good...................................................................................Some age cracks - starting to chip - small defects (AVG) Average.............................................................................Some paint loss and/or chipping - showing age (F) Fair.......................................................................................Major paint loss and/or defects - much chipping (P) Poor....................................................................................Parts missing - poor color and/or major chipping (R) Repaint.....................................................................................................Original paint covered in part or all
Each grade can be refined with a (+) or (-) rating, for example VG+ or EX-