Mint
There are no signs of wear since proper storage was used immediately after manufacturing. The only handling was for manufacturing and packaging. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure have been completely avoided.
Near Mint
Minimal signs of wear exist due to short-term display (not use), outside the original packaging. Handling has been kept to a minimum to avoid oils and moisture from collecting. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure have been mostly avoided.
Very Fine
Signs of slight wear exist after use once or twice, but the appearance is still clean. There has been mild handling leading to some oil and moisture exposure, but damage is unnoticable. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure have been minimal.
Fine
Signs of wear exist after occasional use, and the appearance slightly tarnished but not permanently stained. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure have been moderate, leading to barely noticeable fading or corrosion.
Very Good
Signs of wear exist, and there is a readily visible appearance of use with no permanent stains. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure have been unavoided, leading to slightly noticeable fading or corrosion.
Good
Signs of wear exist, and there may be minor permanent stains. Direct sun and atmospheric exposure may have lead to moderately noticeable fading or corrosion.
Fair
Heavy use is evident, but the product is usable without much maintenance or reworking.
Poor
Product is highly damaged, but a tinkerer may wish to purchase goods at a fair price for reconstruction or other reasons.