Rate used gear with a shared vocabulary
Stop guessing what “good condition” means. Pick a category, check the boxes, and get a standardized grade you can trust and share.
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Grade comparison table
How common marketplace labels map to our standardized grades.
| Our grade | What it means | eBay-style label | Swappa-style label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Like New | No visible wear. All accessories. Original box preferred. | New (other) | Mint |
| Excellent | Light signs of use. Fully functional. Minor scuffs at most. | Pre-owned, Excellent | Good |
| Good | Clear wear but everything works. May lack minor accessories. | Pre-owned, Good | Fair |
| Acceptable | Noticeable wear or one minor flaw. Still fully usable. | Pre-owned, Fair | Fair (worn) |
| Well Worn | Heavy cosmetic wear or one functional issue. Needs care. | Pre-owned, Acceptable | Poor |
| Parts Only | Does not function as intended or has major damage. | For parts | For parts |
Common mistakes and tips
Calling scratched lenses “Excellent”
Front-element scratches affect image quality and resale value. A lens with any scratch on a glass surface drops to Good at best. Light dust inside is cosmetic; scratches are not.
Ignoring battery health on laptops
Check cycle count and maximum capacity before rating. A laptop at 60% battery health with 800 cycles is not Excellent, no matter how clean the case looks. Note battery stats in seller notes.
Boots with compressed midsoles
Foam breaks down before the tread wears out. A boot with perfect soles but a compressed midsole loses cushioning and support. Press the heel and toe to check before rating Good or above.
Bikes with repainted frames
A fresh paint job can hide cracks or dents. Always inspect frame joints and the head tube closely. If the frame has been repainted, drop cosmetic grade by one level and note it for buyers.
Items with replaced parts
Replaced screens, batteries, or buttons are not dealbreakers if done well. Rate the item on its current condition, but always mention the replacement in notes. Transparency builds trust and avoids returns.
Cosmetic-only damage
A deep scratch on a camera body does not affect photos. A dent in a laptop lid does not affect performance. Separate cosmetic grade from function. The final grade is the lower of the two.
How this works
Choose a category
Each category has a checklist built for that type of gear. Camera checks include shutter count and sensor condition. Laptop checks include battery cycles and keyboard wear.
Check every item honestly
Go through the list and mark what applies. Skip nothing. The grade reflects the worst significant issue found, not the average. One dead pixel keeps a laptop out of Like New.
Get your grade and share it
The badge updates as you check boxes. Use the Share button to copy a link with all your answers encoded. Paste it into a listing or message so the other person sees exactly what you saw.
Save for next time
Save your rating locally in the browser. Come back when you are listing the next item. Your last rating loads automatically so you can pick up where you left off.
Why a shared rating matters
When everyone uses the same checklist, buyers can compare listings across different sellers without wondering what each word means. Sellers get fewer “not as described” disputes because expectations are set clearly before the sale. This page is free, works offline after the first load, and never tracks what you rate.