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Playing Card Terms ​

• Deck: A set of playing cards.
• Court Card: A card that depicts a person, typically a king, queen, or jack.
• Ace: The highest card in many games, often representing 1.
• Pip: The symbols on the cards that indicate their suit and value.
• Index: The small markings in the corners of a card that indicate its rank and suit.

Collecting Terms ​

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• M (Mint / Sealed): Brand new, factory-sealed in original packaging.
• EX (Excellent / Like New): Opened, but cards are in perfect condition and may still be in their original order. Minimal to no signs of use.
• VG (Very Good): Lightly used and well-cared-for. The tuck case may have minor wear like soft corners or faint creases. The cards themselves are clean and crisp.
• G (Good): Shows clear signs of use. The tuck case has noticeable wear (e.g., edge wear, scuffs) but remains intact. Cards might be slightly warped or softened.
• F (Fair): Heavily used. The tuck case may have small tears, stains, or significant creases. Cards may show dirt or have minor damage.
• P (Poor): Incomplete, heavily damaged, or has major flaws like large tears, water damage, or missing cards. Primarily a placeholder (filler) for a collection.

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