Condition Grading

 Buying an item without first seeing it can be a gamble and it probably stops many people from buying by mail order or on the Internet.  Fortunately, we know how to check and grade cameras and, if we sell you an item that is not accurately described, we fully expect you to return it to us for a refund. 

For the last 15 years we have used a condition grading system based on the McKeown’s/PCCGB system (explained below). We have found this to be the most comprehensive way of describing both the cosmetic condition and the working condition of an item.   

Note: If an item is in any way faulty (slow speed sticking etc.), has marked optics or indentations, it will be described as such.  

If you would like further information about any item, please contact us.

Condition Grading

Cosmetic Condition

1. Mint, i.e. 100% as new, no marks at all, absolutely perfect.

3. Near mint. Very minor signs of wear, what many dealers would describe as 'mint'.

4. Signs of light use, "Exc+"

5. Signs of normal use, "Exc"

6. Signs of heavy use

Functional (working) Condition

C. Full working order, serviced, 6 months guarantee

D. Full working order, 6 months guarantee

E. Full working order, checked but not guaranteed

G. Usable but... (all faults described)

H. Not tested

J. Not usable (all faults described)

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