Transcription of TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION GRADING STANDARDS
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The grading standards apply to all toy train and related accessory items. They were prepared to act as guidance and to encourage usage of common terminology when describing the category of grading condition for a specific toy train and related items. Developed by the Standards Committee and approved by the TCA Board of Directors in June
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