Expert offers condition guide for APBA cards

Here's a guide to condition for APBA cards from Don Adams of North Brunswick, N.J., an APBA collector since 1953 and a member of the APBA Hall of Fame.

MINT - same condition as the day they left the game company.

NEAR MINT - Slight wear and/or minimal pencil notations

VERY GOOD - Used, but in reasonable condition. May have some written notations on the cards (e.g., team name, year, master game symbols, etc.)

GOOD - Obviously used. May have some inked notations on the cards.

POOR - Cards are readable, but are well worn and/or have numerous notations in ink.

VERY POOR - Cards are dirty, creased, stained or badly faded.