USCamera Grading Scale
New – New as packaged by the manufacturer. Never sold to a consumer.
LN Like New – As packaged by the manufacturer. Sold to a customer. Looks like it was not used.
LN- Like New Minus – Looks New. Careful and close examination may reveal 1 or 2 small flaws in the finish. Packaging and manuals not included.
EX+ Excellent Plus – 90 to 96 percent of original condition. Very clean, however close examination will reveal some marks on the finish. May have some finish loss on sharp edges. Glass is very clean and free from debris between the elements.
EX Excellent – 80 to 89 percent of original condition. The most common grade. Moderate wear for the age and care the item received while being used with care. Of course, a few of dings or blemishes on the bodies. Glass may have slight blemishes and minor debris between the elements that will not affect picture quality. Warranty
EX- Excellent Minus 70 to 79 percent of original condition. More than average wear for the age of the item, and more dents, dings or finish loss from less than careful use. Glass may have marks or blemishes, and minor debris between the elements but should not affect picture quality.
VAL – Value – These items can be on the rough side, with more than average impressions in metal, finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks and more than average minor debris between the elements which may affect picture quality. Bargain priced, No Warranty
AI As-Is – Usable for parts. Equipment may operate properly, erratically or not at all. Parts could be missing. We will list everything obvious and otherwise we see and tell, when this item was checked and graded. No warranty or return privileges.
