Condition & Rarity guide
Condition
- New Stock
- Brand new, unused stock direct from the manufacturer. Full factory warranty applies.
- Refurbished — Grade 1 (Fair)
- Fully functional after refurbishment, with significant cosmetic wear consistent with heavy use. A budget-friendly working piece.
- Refurbished — Grade 2 (Good)
- Refurbished and reliable, with visible scratches or plating wear. Presents well at arm's length.
- Refurbished — Grade 3 (Very Good)
- Professionally refurbished with light wear only. Minor marks visible on close inspection.
- Refurbished — Grade 4 (Excellent)
- Exceptional refurbished condition with only the faintest signs of prior ownership.
- Refurbished — Grade 5 (Near Mint)
- Showroom-quality refurbishment. Indistinguishable from new to all but the trained eye.
Rarity
- Common
- Widely produced and readily available. A dependable everyday piece.
- Uncommon
- Produced in smaller numbers or discontinued. Takes some looking to find.
- Scarce
- Seldom seen on the market. Collectors watch for these.
- Rare
- Hard to find in any condition. May not reappear once sold.
- Ultra-Rare
- Exceptionally hard to find. We may never see another.