On every listing page of used items, the condition is categorized and written under the listing photo, for details on how an item is categorized please read below.

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Book Condition

New

• A brand-new never opened and sometimes sealed item

 

Like New

• No visible wear

• Includes dust jacket if applicable

• Does not contain missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Very Good

• Minimal amount of creasing to the spine

• Square binding

• Minimal or no discolouration to pages

• Dust jacket present if applicable

Good

• Slightly crooked spine or slightly torn dust jacket

• Mild creasing of cover

• Slightly loose bindings

• Mild browning

• Slight highlighting or note-taking

• Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within

Well-Read

• Spine may be warped with cracking and scuffing

• Cover may be discoloured and creasing

• Pages may be browned and warped

• Markings and note-taking do not interfere with reading

• May be without endpapers or title page

• May be some water damage

• Cover slightly torn

• Possibility of library stickers on the cover or within
   

Old & Rare Book Condition

The details below are for reference only but you will find that each of our books is individually described. If you would like clarification on any term in a particular description, please contact us for further information.

Very Good (VG)

Describes a book that shows some small signs of wear on either binding or paper. Any defects will be noted in the product description.

Good (G)

Describes the average used worn book that has all the text present. Any defects will be noted in the product description.

Acceptable

A worn book that has complete text pages. Binding, jacket (if any) will be worn. All defects will be noted in the product description.

This copy may be soiled, stained, or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages etc.

Ex-Library

This book maybe comes with library stamps within the first few pages. The cover may come with a plastic sleeve around it. There is also the possibility of library stickers on the cover or within.

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Media Condition

Like New

• An item that looks like it has just been taken out of its shrink wrap.

• No visible wear, and the item is flawless and intact.

• All used products with extra parts or codes may have been retained by the original owner, used or expired.

Very Good

• An item that has been used but is still in very good condition.

• No damage to the jewellery case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes.

• The DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The cover art and liner notes may be included.

• The teeth of the disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of the item.

• No skipping on CD/DVD.

• All used products with extra parts or codes may have been retained by the original owner, used or expired.

Good

• An item is used but in good condition.

• May have minor damage to the jewellery case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks.

• The DVD box is included. The cover art and liner notes may be included for a CD.

• Video game instructions are included.

• No skipping on CD/DVD.

• All used products with extra parts or codes may have been retained by the original owner, used or expired.