Amazon.com : Condition Guidelines (1)

For a detailed description of the conditions used by Amazon Marketplace sellers to describe their items, select a product type below:

Books

To be considered collectible, books should be unique in a way that increases value for a collector, for example:

First edition and first printing, signed, inscribed, or scarce
Not ex-library, a remainder, or a book club edition

Guidelines for New and Used Books items:

*New : Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unread copy in perfect condition.
*Like New : An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact; pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Suitable for presenting as a gift.
*Very Good : A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
*Good : A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.
*Acceptable : A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing).

Music

To be considered collectible, the item should be unique in a way that increases value for a collector, for example:

Signed, inscribed, or scarce
Unique characteristics like special pressings, unusual aesthetics (for example, colored vinyl), or limited edition packaging

Guidelines for New and Used Music items:

*New : Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened CD or cassette in perfect condition.
*Like New : An apparently unopened CD or cassette in perfect condition (although it may be out of its original wrapping). The jewel case or cassette case is pristine. The liner notes, inclusions, and/or sleeve are in perfect condition. The CD or tape itself is unmarked, with no sign of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift.
*Very Good : A well-cared-for CD or cassette that has been listened to, but remains in great condition and plays perfectly. The jewel case/cassette case may show limited signs of wear, as may the liner notes and inclusions.
*Good : The CD or cassette plays perfectly but has clear signs of wear. The jewel case or cassette case is undamaged, and original liner notes are in good, unmarked condition. The CD, cassette, or packaging may have identification markings from its owner.
*Acceptable : The CD or cassette plays perfectly, but is otherwise the worse for wear. The jewel case or cassette case may be damaged, and the liner notes may be marked (but remain complete and legible). The CD, cassette, or packaging may have identification markings from its owner.

Videos and DVDs

Guidelines for New and Used Video and DVD items:

*New : Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened video or DVD in perfect condition in its original packaging and with all original packaging materials included.
*Like New : An apparently unopened video or DVD in perfect condition (although it may be out of its original wrapping). The box or jewel case is clean and vivid, with no signs of wear. Suitable for presenting as a gift.
*Very Good : A well-cared-for video or DVD that has been listened to, but remains in great condition. The film is complete, without interruption, and does not skip. The box or jewel case may show limited signs of wear, as may the liner notes.
*Good : A video or DVD with clear external signs of wear, but one that continues to play perfectly. The video or DVD may have identification markings from its owner.
*Acceptable : A video or DVD with extensive external signs of wear, but one that continues to play perfectly. The box or jewel case may be damaged, and the notes or other inclusions may be marked (but remain complete and legible). The video or DVD may have identification markings from its owner.