"Near Mint" (NM) is a common condition grade for raw (ungraded) cards, describing a card that looks almost perfect with only very minor imperfections visible on close inspection — think a tiny edge nick or the slightest wear, but sharp corners and a clean surface overall. It sits just below Mint and above lightly played, played, and damaged. Condition terms like NM are used when buying and selling raw singles, and they directly affect price since better condition commands more. Because "NM" is somewhat subjective between sellers, photos help, and for valuable cards professional grading replaces these labels with a standardized number. When buying online, always check condition notes and images carefully.
Updated Jul 13, 2026