SportsCard Acronym Glossary

Acronym	Translation
AU	Autograph
CL	Checklist
COR	Corrected
DP	Double Print
ERR	Error
EXCH	Exchange
NNO	Unnumbered
RC	Rookie Card
SP	Short Print
TC	Team Card
UER	Uncorrected Error
VAR	Variation
XRC	Extended Rookie Card

(Source Beckett Publications)

SportsCard Terms & Trading Acronym Glossary

Acronym	Translation
#ed	Serial Numbered Card
Addy	Address
AS	All Star
Auto	Autographed
BGS	Beckett Grading Services
BV	Book Value or Beckett Value
COA	Certificate of Authenticity
FS	For Sale
FT	For Trade
GU	Game Used
GW	Game Worn
HOF	Hall of Fame
HTF	Hard to Find
HTG	Hard to Get
JSY	Jersey
NFT	Not For Trade
NPN	No Purchase Necessary
PSA	Professional Sports Authenticator (Grading Service)
ROY	Rookie of the Year
UD	Upper Deck
UDA	Upper Deck Authenticated
WTB	Want to Buy
WTT	Want to Trade
WTTF	Want to Trade For

Popular SCF / Message Board Acronyms & Terms

Acronym	Translation
AIM	AOL Instant Messenger
BTW	By The Way
CC	CardCash
GL	Good Luck
GTS	Guess The Score
IM	Instant Messenger
LMK	Let Me Know
LOL	Laugh Out Loud
MOD	SCF Moderator
MSN	Microsoft Network/Hotmail Instant Messenger
PM	Private Message
SCF	SportsCardForum.com
TTT	To The Top (discouraged on SCF)
THX	Thanks
TY	Thank You

Beckett's Condition Guide

Grade	Description
Pristine (PRISTINE)	Centering 50/50 all around, corners perfect to the naked eye and Mint under magnification, no print spots, perfect gloss, devoid of any surface flaws.
Gem Mint (GEM-MT)	Centering 50/50 one way, 55/45 the other. Corners Mint to the naked eye but subtle wear is allowed under magnification, smooth edges, a few extremely minor print spots detectable under intense scrutiny.
Mint (MT)	Four sharp corners (a tiny speck of wear is allowed), 55/45 or better centering, smooth edges, original color borders and gloss, a handful of specks or one minor spot.
Near Mint-Mint (NRMT_MT)	Must have 60/40 or better centering, relatively smooth edges, original color borders and gloss. One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: corners sharp to the naked eye but slight imperfections under intense scrutiny, a handful of minor print spots, subtle color of focus imperfections.
Near Mint (NM)	Centering of 65/35 or better. In addition on of the following minor flaws is allowed: a slight touch of wear on two or three corners, slightly rough edges, a few noticeable print spots or speckling, color or focus imperfections.
Excellent-Mint (EXMT)	Centering no worse than 70/30. No more than two of the following flaws are allowed: two or three fuzzy corners, slightly rough edges, very minor border discoloration, noticeable print spots, color of focus imperfections.
Excellent (EX)	Centering no worse than 75/25 with four fuzzy corners (a touch of notching or a minor ding is allowed). May also have rough edges, minor border discoloration and noticeable print spots, color or focus imperfections.
Very Good (VG)	Handled, but not abused. Centering 80/20 or better. Slightly rounded corners with slight layering, slight notching or noticeable chipping on edges, moderate border discoloration, some gloss lost from the surface, very minor scuffing. May have hairline creases.
Good (G) Fair (F) Poor (P)	Well-worn or abused. Badly rounded and layered corners, scuffing, no original gloss, major border discoloration, and serious creases.
"!"	Signifies a condition sensitive card