|
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. |
