Our Grading Scale: Precisely Defined

We understand that inaccurate and inconsistent grading can damage your business. All devices are thoroughly inspected and receive a grade based on cosmetic condition and functionality. When you buy from us, you know what you are getting, regardless of which stock you select.

Grade N: Like New

Appearance: New

Screen: Flawless 10/10

Housing/bezel: 10/10  condition

Same condition you expect from a brand new device. 

Grade A+: Pristine

Appearance: Flawless at first glance

Screen: No visible scratches 

Housing/bezel: Few, faint small blemishes only visible upon close inspection

Grade A: Excellent

Appearance: Excellent

Screen: Few, faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Few, faint small blemishes only visible upon close inspection

Grade B+: Very Good

Appearance: Lightly used

Screen: Few to several faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection Compared to the A- grade.

Grade B: Good

Appearance: Used

Screen: Few to several faint small scratches

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection.

The screen & housing will show slightly more signs of use than the B+ grade.

Grade C: Fair

Appearance: Heavily used

Screen: Numerous faint and a few more pronounced scratches visible upon quick inspection 

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection 

The screens on the C grade will show more signs of use compared to the B- grade.

PBL

·     Device Power On

·     Cracked Internal LCD

·     Device is data cleared.

·     Functional Test is not performed

PGL-A

·     Device Power On

·     Cracked or heavily scratched digitizer.

·     LCD is grade A; no black dots or shadow.

·     Device is data cleared.

·     Functional Test is not performed

PGL-B

·     Device Power On

·     Cracked or heavily scratched digitizer.

·     LCD is grade B; no black dots or dead pixels.

·     LCD has light shadow.

·     Device is data cleared.

·     Functional Test is not performed

PGL-C

·     Device Power On

·     Cracked or heavily scratched digitizer.

·     LCD is grade C; no black dots.

·     LCD has medium shadow.

·     Device is data cleared.

·     Functional Test is not performed

PGL-D

·      Device Power On

·      Cracked or heavily scratched digitizer.

·      LCD is grade C; 1-3 black dots less than 3 mm in diameter.

·      LCD has Heavy shadow.

·      Device is data cleared.

·      Functional Test is not performed

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