What is the Condition of my item?

Inventory sent through Selltec Prep will be graded in accordance with Amazon definitions. You may find Amazon’s condition guidelines below for your convenience.

General Condition Guidelines

The following guidelines apply to all product categories unless otherwise indicated in the Category-Specific Condition Guidelines:

• New: Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened item in its original packaging, with all original packaging materials included. Original protective wrapping, if any, is intact. Original manufacturer’s warranty, if any, still applies, with warranty details included in the listing comments.
• Refurbished: Use only if noted in the Category-Specific Condition Guidelines. A refurbished product has been professionally restored to working order. Typically this means that the product has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to meet manufacturer specifications. The item may or may not be in its original packaging. The manufacturer’s or refurbisher’s warranty must apply and should be included in the listing comments. Refurbished items are sometimes referred to as “remanufactured.”
• Used – Like New: An apparently untouched item in perfect condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and pristine. There are absolutely no signs of wear on the item or its packaging. Instructions are included. Item is suitable for presenting as a gift.
• Used – Very Good: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly.
• Used – Good: Use only if noted in the Category-Specific Condition Guidelines. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or show other signs of previous use.
• Used – Acceptable: Use only if noted in the Category-Specific Condition Guidelines. The item is fairly worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, and worn corners. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use.

Books — New and Used

In addition to the General Condition Guidelines, apply the following guidelines to new and used books:

• New: Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unread copy in perfect condition. The dust cover and original protective wrapping, if any, are intact. All supplementary materials are included and all access codes for electronic material, if applicable, are valid and/or in working condition.
• Used – Like New: Dust cover is intact, with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. May contain remainder marks on outside edges, which should be noted in listing comments.
• Used – Very Good: Pages and dust cover are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
• Used – Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include “From the library of” labels.
• Used – Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
• Unacceptable: Includes missing pages and obscured or unreadable text. We also do not permit the sale of advance reading copies, including uncorrected proofs, of in-print or not-yet-published books.

Books — Collectible

To ensure that customers are able to buy with confidence from all sellers on Amazon.com, sellers listing in the Collectible Books category must be pre-approved. For more information, see Collectible Books.

To be considered collectible, a book should be unique in a way that could reasonably be assumed to increase the book’s value to a collector:

• First editions and first printings
• Signed, inscribed, or scarce copies
• Advance reading copies and uncorrected proofs of out-of-print books

Collectible books do not include the following:

• Former library books
• Remaindered books
• Book club editions

The General Condition Guidelines do not apply to collectible books. Use the following condition types for Collectible Books:

• Collectible – Like New: All pages and the cover are intact. The dust jacket is intact, if applicable, with no noticeable or very tiny nicks or flaws. Spine has no signs of creasing. Book may have very small but virtually unnoticeable flaws. List items in Fine condition as Like New. Include condition details in the listing comments.
• Collectible – Very Good: Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. Spine shows no sign of creasing. Dust jacket, if applicable, shows signs of some rubbing or chipping. List items in Near Fine condition as Very Good. Include condition details in the listing comments.
• Collectible – Good: All pages and the cover are intact, including the dust jacket, if applicable. Spine may show signs of wear. Generally, books in Good condition are not considered to be collectible grade.
• Collectible – Acceptable: A readable copy showing significant wear. Dust jacket may be missing. For all but the rarest items, books in Acceptable condition are not considered to be collectible grade.

Toys & Games — Collectible

Collectible toys and games must be rare, exclusive, one-of-a-kind, or otherwise unique.

Use the following condition types for Collectible Toys & Games:

• Collectible – Like New: An apparently untouched item in perfect condition. The original protective wrapping, if any, may be missing, but the original packaging is intact. There are absolutely no signs of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift.
• Collectible – Very Good: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. Item and instructions are complete and undamaged but may show some signs of wear.
• Collectible – Good: Item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition. The original instructions are included and in acceptable condition. The item may be marked, identified, or show other signs of previous use. The item works perfectly and is in good shape overall.

Video Games

Sellers may be required to obtain approval to list certain products in the Video Games category. For more information, see Categories Requiring Approval.

In addition to the General Condition Guidelines, apply the following guidelines to Video Games:

• New: Unless specified in the product title, all new video game items are assumed to be in full retail packaging. Bulk, plain white box, or other types of packaging are not allowed unless specifically called out in the product title.
• Used – Like New: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.
• Used – Very Good: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.
• Used – Good: Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.
• Used – Acceptable: You must note whether the box or instructions are missing in the condition notes field. Activation codes for bonus online content may be missing or expired. Product may not include downloadable content.
• Unacceptable: Video games without essential accompanying material are not permitted. This does not necessarily include the box or instructions.