|
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. |
