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FLAWS /
DEFECTS
FOLD SEPARATION
A tear
along the fold line of a poster. A minor flaw unless it is a large tear.
Not seen when displayed!!
FOLD WEAR
As a poster ages
and is opened and closed over and over, the fold lines can get worn.
Usually considered a minor flaw.
FOXING
Small brown spots
caused by age. Comes from tiny pieces of metal trapped in the paper during
the printing process. Depending on the severity, this can be a major or
minor flaw.
MOLD
Depending on the
severity, this can be a major or minor flaw.
SNIPE
A
small (usually) sticker with additional information that is added to an
original movie poster by distributors or theater managers while the movie
is still in its original release. It could contain an amended rating, a
review, etc. A snipe is considered a very minor defect to most collectors,
however it depends on its size, location, and whether it detracts from the
original image or not.
HANDLING WEAR
General term used to describe a poster that has normal minor wear
and tear like pinholes, fold separations, etc.
TEAR
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
CREASE
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
WRINKLING
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
WAVINESS
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
BROWNING
As
paper ages, sometimes it turns brown. Depending on the severity, this can
be a major or minor flaw.
FADING
Caused
by sunlight. Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
WATER/MOISTURE DAMAGE
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
MISSING PAPER
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
PENCIL / PEN / CRAYON
Depending on the severity and whether it is on the front or the
back, this can be a major or minor flaw.
NSS
STAMP BLEED THROUGH
Sometimes the NSS stamp on the back is visible from the front.
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor flaw.
TAPE
Depending on the severity and whether it is on the front or the
back, this can be a major or minor flaw.
STAIN
Depending on the severity, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
HOLE
Depending on the size, this can be a major or minor
flaw.
PIN
HOLE
A
minor flaw unless there are more than a few of them and they are
distracting.
STAPLE HOLE
A
minor flaw unless there are more than a few of them and they are
distracting.
