The promise
How we grade.
Every piece earns its grade by hand. We’d rather undersell the condition than oversell it — because “no surprises” only means something if the grading is honest.
The scale
Five honest grades
Like new. Minimal signs of use, fully functional, ready to go.
Light, honest wear. Works exactly as intended — nothing that affects use.
Wear consistent with age and use. Solid and functional, flaws noted in photos.
Heavier wear or cosmetic flaws, all documented. Still does its job.
Sold as-is for restoration or parts. Every flaw spelled out up front.
Serviced — when we’ve repaired or refurbished an item to working order, we say so and list exactly what was done.
The process
From the field to the floor
Sourced
Estate sales, liquidations, and smart buys — chosen for quality, not volume.
Inspected
Every item examined by hand. Defects found, noted, and photographed.
Tested
Electronics powered on and run through their functions. Mechanicals worked.
Graded
Assigned an honest grade against the scale — no inflation, ever.
Documented
Photographed as-is and described straight. The wear is in the listing.
Listed
On the floor, certified honest. What you see is what shows up.
If it’s not as described, send it back.
Every order is backed by easy returns. The grade is a promise, not a sales pitch.
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