Grading Scale

Like New: Appears nearly unused with virtually no signs of wear. Fully functional. Original finish intact, pristine optics, excellent cosmetics.

Excellent: Very light signs of careful use. Fully functional. Minor cosmetic wear visible only upon close inspection.

Very Good: Normal signs of use expected for its age. Fully functional. Light scratches, paint wear, or brassing. Minor dust.

Good: Noticeable cosmetic wear but remains fully functional. Moderate paint loss, scratches, dents, dust, cleaning marks, oily aperture, or light haze that does not significantly affect operation.

Fair: Heavy cosmetic wear and may have minor functional issues.    Missing coverings, dents, stiff controls, fungus, haze, inaccurate meter, etc. Still usable or repairable.

Parts/Repair
Not fully functional or untested. Major defects, missing parts, seized mechanisms, fungus, broken electronics, or incomplete equipment.