Used Equipment Rating Guide
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New : 100% original finish. Never sold, never rented, never used. Includes all original boxes and paperwork. Eligible for full warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/distributor.
Demo: 90-99% original finish. Never sold, but was displayed/demonstrated in our store, or may have been bought from the USA importer/distributor as a Demo item. Mechanically like new, glass very clean.* Includes all original boxes and paperwork. Eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/distributor; sometimes the warranty coverage period for a demo may be less than for a new item.
MINT: 100% original finish. Looks and functions like a New item, but may not include original box or instructions. Mechanically like new, glass very clean.* Not eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/distributor.
EXC+, EX+ (Excellent Plus): 90-99% of original finish. Overall very clean, signs of light use may be visible with careful inspection. Mechanically like new, glass very clean.* Not eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/distributor.
EXC, EX (Excellent): 80-89% of original finish. Shows signs of moderate use, may have minor scrapes or rubs. Fully functional, may have very minor optical flaws which will not affect image quality.* Not eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/distributor.
EXC-, EX- (Excellent Minus): 70-79% of original finish. Shows average wear, may have light dents, dings, scrapes or brassing which will not affect function. Fully functional, glass may have marks or flaws which will not affect image quality.* Not eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/dist.
BGN (Bargain): 60-69% of original finish. Shows more than average wear, may have significant dents, dings, scrapes or brassing which should not affect function. Fully functional, glass may have marks or flaws which should not affect image quality.* Not eligible for warranty coverage from the authorized USA importer/dist.
UG (Ugly): 50-59% of original finish. Very rough, ugly to the eye. May or may not be fully functional, but all functional defects will be stated in the ad. Glass will have marks or flaws which may affect image quality.*
AsIs: 50% or less original finish. Well used and worn. May have missing parts or may not be fully functional. Glass will have marks or flaws which will affect image quality.* There is no warranty or returns on AsIs items.