I used to think I had to have cards that were in really top condition. As I have aged, I have gradually lowered what I felt like I had to have. Now, I'm to the point that I am content as long as the card is whole. I prefer no writing or staining on the front or paper loss. Outside of that, I am pretty satisfied to own a copy of a given card. All in all, I like set building, and there are so many sets I'd like to build before I am done. If I am too picky about condition, most of those sets will never happen for me.
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