My FF8 Trading Card List
NOTICE:
I no longer need cards to complete my collection,
however I'll still accept "restricted" trades and sales
of my cards. Please keep in mind that I'm only doing this
as a service to those who wish to complete their collections,
so *READ THE FOLLOWING RULES* (since I will adhere to them):
Welcome
Hi. Welcome to my trading page. Let's cut to the chase, shall we? Here are the rules:
Buy rules
The available game cards and visual foil cards listed in
the tables below are for trade only. However, I do have special
card packages for sale. Click here
for further details.
Trade rules
I will accept any trade only if cards in my inventory will be
traded for other cards that fall under the same category. (For
example, a card under category (A) will be traded for an
equivalent card that also falls under category (A).) I have
grouped cards under the following categories:
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A). Common game cards (G-1 to G-90)
B). Rare foil cards (G-91 to G-110) or (C-10 to C-36)
The card ratio of trades is typically 1-to-1, unless card
condition becomes an issue. In such a case, I would need to
scrutinize the trade more critically.
I will *NOT* accept trades involving regular visual cards.
Card Grading
I created this section, because I found that I was unable to
"scrutinize more critically" from inadequate card descriptions.
And more often than not, I would receive cards that did not
exactly live up to expectations. So when describing the
condition of your cards, please use the following grading chart.
This is a personal chart that I use, and it doesn't apply to
every card trader. But it'll help me greatly if you use my chart
when dealing with me for trades.
- Terminology of Flaws:
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If you are already familiar with card grading terms, then
go ahead and skip this section. But I strongly encourage that
you briefly give them a look over, since these are flaws that
I look for when grading cards.
- Bends/Creases/Folds: Should be self-explanitory, so I won't go into detail with this.
- Chips: Occur when the surface of the card flakes off. Usually leaves "white scars".
- Dirt/Ink/Pencil marks: Another self-explanitory category of flaws.
- Rips: And yet another self-explanitory category.
- Scratches: Deep harsh lines due to improper handling or storage. Typically left by the fingernail.
- Scuffs: Soft fine markings typically due to (again) improper handling or storage. Affects the sheen or glossiness of the card.
- Soft Edges: Occur when the edges are frayed and can no longer hold a clean hard edge.
- Grading chart:
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The chart below lists what number of flaws are allowed (and
not what is necessary) for each grade. For example, an (EX) card
does not necessarily have to have 2 minor scratches and 1 minor
scuff in order to be considered (EX). An (EX) card can simply
have up to those number of flaws. But if there are other flaws
present on the card, it should be downgraded appropriately.
- Mint (MI): (I don't use this grade for any of my cards,
but I include it here to give a sense of where my cards fit in
the overall scale of grading.) This type of card is completely
void of any flaws whatsoever. It is an extreme rarity to find
something of this condition, and in my book, a (MI) card is
*NON-EXISTENT* for this particular card series. The reason for
this is because of the simple nature of production and packaging
of booster pack cards. So if anyone says to me that they have a
(MI) card they want to trade, I will be "extremely skeptical"
and categorize it as (EX).
- Excellent (EX): The next best thing to being (MI). An
(EX) card would be considered (MI), except that 1 or 2 minor
scratches and 1 minor scuff are allowable for this grade. But no
other flaws are allowed. A highly desirable card.
- Very Good (VG): 1 minor crease (along the edge or
corner). Few minor scratches and scuffs. No other flaws allowed.
Still, a highly desirable card.
- Good (G): 1 minor crease (anywhere). A few minor chips.
1 major scratch or scuff is allowed. Or moderate minor scratches
or scuffs. No dirt, ink, rips, or soft edges. A partially desirable
card.
- Fair (F): Few minor creases. Moderate chipping.
Minor dirt build-up or ink marks. Moderate major or minor scratch
or scuff marks. No rips or soft edges. Desirable only as a place
holder for completing a collection.
- Poor (P): (This particular grade is a catch-all grade
for anything else that falls below (F). So in essence, what would
be considered (P) can actually be worse than what is "allowable"
by the following description. Personally, I hope I should not have
to deal with this grade at all.) Moderate major or minor creases.
Heavy chipping. Moderate dirt build-up or ink marks. 1 or more minor
rips. Heavy major or minor scratch or scuff marks. Major or minor
soft edges. Desirable as a playing card only. Holds little or no
value to the avid collector.
- Card ratio:
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Now, after having said all that, here's the card equivalencies
I use to determine trade ratios. I know this seems like a lot,
especially for trades in which I do not need any of these cards.
But I'm doing this because I mostly cater to the avid card
collector. So even though I'll accept any card condition, I'm
trying to discourage trading of poor cards, since (again) those
hold little or no value to the avid collector.
- 1 (EX)/(VG) card ≡ 2 (G)/(F) cards ≡ 3 (P) cards
Handling and Packaging of Trades
- The Essentials:
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- I require that you send your cards first.
- Plus, enclose an S.A.S.E. along with your cards. The envelope
needs to be stamped with the appropriate return postage
*AND* be large enough to hold your packaging material. If you
cannot provide self-postage on the envelope, please include
additional payment (as described below in the supplemental
services of the Non-essentials section).
Package your cards to your fancy, since your packaging
material will be recycled back to you when I'm ready to
mail out my cards. However, keep in mind that I will
downgrade your cards if they are poorly packaged and arrive
in less than expected condition. Other than that, just be sure
you follow the instructions above. *FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
RESULT IN HAVING YOUR CARDS RETURNED AND VOIDING THE TRADE.*
- The Non-essentials:
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- If you can, please also include a small packing slip
with your email address on it. (It'll be easier for me to
track the trade that was agreed upon.)
- For supplemental services, such as insurance, delivery
confirmation, or international services, you would need to
include additional payment. (Again, payment must be checks or
money orders in US funds. No cash. I may accept U.S. postage
stamps as payment, if the amount is small enough. But
email me about it before doing such.)
Keep in mind that if you do require supplemental services,
it may take a little longer than usual to receive your cards. I
only travel to the post office when I need to run (not one) but
a few errands there.
Condition of Cards
For the most part, my cards are (EX). However, due to how
others cared for their cards that were traded, I simply cannot
guarantee the condition of the cards in my inventory. If you're
particular on the condition of a specific card,
email me, and I'll try to describe the
condition to the best of my ability.
Well, not much else to say. If you have questions, feel free to
email me. I don't know how well this page will
be exposed or how frequently I'll be checking email. So don't fret
if I don't respond right away. I'll also update this list periodically
so that you'll know it's current.
Anyway, enough babbling. I'll leave you to the list now... If you
want you can click on the card links for further description on the
cards.
--
whazoo@digital-artist.org
Status Legend
- BLUE = Cards in my inventory which are available for trade.
- ORANGE = Cards in my inventory on hold, pending transaction.
