|
Grading Scale Key |
| Grade |
Abbreviation |
Description |
| New |
NEW |
Brand
new, in original box. Includes USA warranty card and instructions. |
|
Refurbished
|
RB |
Factory
refurbished. Includes factory warranty (usually 90 days).
Usually mint condition. Packaged same as New but may have a
different box or one that is stamped "Reconditioned" or
Refurbished" |
| Demo |
DEMO |
As packaged by the
manufacturer. Includes Manufacturers warranty card.
Never owned by a consumer but was used as demonstration equipment or is
factory refurbished. May show various stages of wear including
slight dings or scratches. |
| Mint |
MINT |
Perfect condition.
No marks or wear what-so-ever. |
| Excellent
+ |
EX+ |
Exceptionally nice.
May have SLIGHT marks on finish. Glass very clean. |
| Excellent |
EX |
Excellent
condition. Shows minor wear. May have small dings, slight
finish wear. Glass may have dust but no marks. |
| Excellent
- |
EX- |
Great shape.
Shows light to medium wear. Dings or scratches more apparent.
Glass may have dust but no scratches. |
| Fair |
FAIR |
Good working
condition. Shows medium to moderate wear. May have dents,
dings and brassing from finish loss. Glass may have marks
that do not effect picture quality. |
| Ugly |
UG |
Very rough looking.
Fully functional. Multiple dents, dings or heavy scratching.
Excessive finish loss and/or brassing. Glass has marks or
scratches. Possibility of slight fungus or hazing that may or may
not affect picture quality. |
| Butt
Ugly |
BU |
As bad as it
gets. May or may not be fully functional. Severe finish
damage. May have been used for self defense. Glass will have
significant defects which will substantially affect performance. |
| Paper
Weight |
PW |
Completely
nonfunctional. May have been dropped to the bottom of the Grand
Canyon. Glass is likely pulverized to a fine powder which may or
may not be included with the equipment. |
