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COLLECTING |
There are IRONDIE buyers interested in purchasing the dice for collecting purposes and not just for playing. Considering this, you should remember that the dice are made of silver-plated white metal, which is susceptible to hard impacts which could cause the dice to lose their original shape. The IRONDIE dice are meant and designed to tolerate normal gaming without significant deterioration.
Anyone who wants to maintain collectable value should avoid frequent and heavy-handed use of his or her collectable dice.
The condition of a collectable die is graded according to the following scale:
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GRADE 1 - PERFECT DIE:
The die is in the same condition as it was when originally manufactured, or “uncirculated.” It must have almost no scratches, dents or areas with peeling varnish. A die with more than one dent or scratch is not considered “perfect”.
It is important to notice that by scratches and irregularities we do not mean those which are a part of the natural manufacturing finish, since dice have dark oxidations in their cavities, but those obtained during usage.
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GRADE 2 - USED DIE:
A die which has seen modest use; it must have no more than 5 or 6 scratches and dents and at least 80% of its varnish must not be altered.
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GRADE 3 - DAMAGED DIE:
A die which had its glorious past on the IRONDIE battlefield, 50 percent of its varnish is gone, and many dents plough its surface. It is still possible to use it in a game or a tournament although a particularly severe judge might prohibit its use in an official tournament.
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GRADE 4 - UNUSABLE DIE
As the definition itself states, the varnish of this die has faded almost completely to the point that the original color can hardly be recognized, making it difficult to use the die in a game. Scratches and dents may be so deep that its numbers are hardly visible. An apparently perfect die, which has severe dents which could compromise its shape and rolling, is to be considered unusable. It cannot be used in a tournament and a player can deny its use by an opponent. It has no trading value.
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