Condition gradings for pre-owned luxury goods are pretty universal but due to the different global suppliers we work with around the globe, our ratings are a little more in depth than others.

GENERAL GRADES AND DESCRIPTIONS
N – New, Unused.
NS – Somewhere between New and Like New
S – Like New. May have been handled as a display piece, but near mint.
SA – Somewhere between like New and Lightly Used condition.
A – Lightly used, May show slight signs of wear. May have light patina, light scuffing or scratching on base corners, hardware.
AB – Somewhere between lightly used and used condition.
B – Used. Wear consistent with normal use. Clearly used, but still in good condition. No heavy signs of damage.
BC – Somewhere between used and well used condition.
C – Well used. Still functional but may require some refurbishment or repair

You may also see two other grades. Internal Grade (interior) and External Grade (exterior):

**INTERNAL/EXTERNAL GRADES
**S – Almost no defects. Very good condition.1+ – Very minor defects can be seen.1 – Minor and medium sized damages can be seen.2+ – Slight defects and deterioration can be seen.2 – Some defects can be seen (affects the appearance).3 – Well-used. Major defects can be seen.

Product images, descriptions, and grades are provided to be used together in order to determine the viability of an item. All three elements should be used in combination when purchasing and here’s a tip, do not discount BC/C graded items. Other countries like Japan grade much harsher than we do in the US so you can find absolute gems in that grade.