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**Adam** · 10-29-2009, 02:49 PM

For easy access, here is the Item Condition Key in a separate post:

Item Condition Key

Quote:

New: Item is new and in 100% of original condition. Not opened or used except for testing purposes.

Mint: Item has no marks, scratches, or signs of use whatsoever. Packaged in original box with all manuals and accessories. 99.99% of original condition.

Like New: Item is lightly used, but shows no marks or scratches. Extremely minimal signs of use may be visible. Packaged in original box with all manuals and accessories. 98% of original condition.

Excellent: Item is moderately used, but shows no scratches or dents. Small marks and minimal signs of use may be visible. Collectors would accept items in this condition. 95% of original condition.

Good: Item has seen substantial use, but shows no significant scratches or dents. Marks and signs of use may be visible as a result from wear-and-tear. 90% of original condition.

Fair: Item has seen substantial use and may have some scratches, but no significant dents. Marks and signs of use will be more abundant than typically. 80% of original condition.

Poor: Item has seen great use and may have scratches, dents, and signs of use that are clearly visible. 70% of original condition.

Damaged: Item has seen extreme use, or has been handled poorly. Significant scratches, dents, dings, and signs of use are clearly visible OR the item is NOT in full working condition. 60% or less of original condition. Bargain price. Any lens with scratches on its front element, fungus, or fog will automatically fall in this category.

All conditions, save "Damaged," are assumed to retain the item's full working condition. If a lens is being sold, its glass is assumed to be in mint condition unless it is described as "Poor" or "Damaged". Please note the fine distinction between 'Mint' and 'Like New' condition for used items when posting.

This key applies to lenses, cameras, accessories, and photo bags alike.

If an item meets the criteria for 'Like New' but comes with no box, this condition may still be used as long as the lack of a box is clearly specified.

Only the 'Mint' rating should be used for New items. If an item not 'Mint', then it cannot be considered 'New' and you must mark it as 'Used'.

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10-29-2009, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster	For easy access, here is the Item Condition Key in a separate post: Item Condition Key Quote: New: Item is new and in 100% of original condition. Not opened or used except for testing purposes. Mint: Item has no marks, scratches, or signs of use whatsoever. Packaged in original box with all manuals and accessories. 99.99% of original condition. Like New: Item is lightly used, but shows no marks or scratches. Extremely minimal signs of use may be visible. Packaged in original box with all manuals and accessories. 98% of original condition. Excellent: Item is moderately used, but shows no scratches or dents. Small marks and minimal signs of use may be visible. Collectors would accept items in this condition. 95% of original condition. Good: Item has seen substantial use, but shows no significant scratches or dents. Marks and signs of use may be visible as a result from wear-and-tear. 90% of original condition. Fair: Item has seen substantial use and may have some scratches, but no significant dents. Marks and signs of use will be more abundant than typically. 80% of original condition. Poor: Item has seen great use and may have scratches, dents, and signs of use that are clearly visible. 70% of original condition. Damaged: Item has seen extreme use, or has been handled poorly. Significant scratches, dents, dings, and signs of use are clearly visible OR the item is NOT in full working condition. 60% or less of original condition. Bargain price. Any lens with scratches on its front element, fungus, or fog will automatically fall in this category. All conditions, save "Damaged," are assumed to retain the item's full working condition. If a lens is being sold, its glass is assumed to be in mint condition unless it is described as "Poor" or "Damaged". Please note the fine distinction between 'Mint' and 'Like New' condition for used items when posting. This key applies to lenses, cameras, accessories, and photo bags alike. If an item meets the criteria for 'Like New' but comes with no box, this condition may still be used as long as the lack of a box is clearly specified. Only the 'Mint' rating should be used for New items. If an item not 'Mint', then it cannot be considered 'New' and you must mark it as 'Used'.