Grading Used Gear

We use the following grading table as a reference of how we grade and sell used photo and video equipment.  As there is no industry standard on grading, we apply this 10-step thorough internal grading process to help you understand your purchase and make you aware of the equipment's physical condition.  Any rating we give equipment above "Used and Abused" is intended to work as specified by the equipment's manufacturer.

CONDITION CHART DESCRIPTION
NEW NEW, NEVER USED, WITH ORIGINAL PACKAGING UNLESS SPECIFIED
MINT OPEN BOX OR MISSING PACKAGING. LOOKS AND OPERATES AS NEW
MINT- MAY HAVE MINIMAL MARKS, OPERATES AS NEW
EXCELLENT++ SOME LIGHT SIGNS OF USE, OPERATES AS NEW
EXCELLENT+ SOME USE, OPERATES AS NEW
EXCELLENT MODERATE USE, OPERATES AS NEW
GOOD USED HEAVILY, OPERATES WELL
USED AND ABUSED USED AND ABUSED, MAY NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY AS NEW
BARGAIN CHECK IT OUT – REFUNDS STILL APPLY
PARTS DOES NOT WORK – WILL NEED PARTS OR REPAIR – SOLD AS IS – NO REFUNDS