Here is the explanation of the rating that
I use in the item description: |
New: |
New and unused in the original box with
papers. |
As new: |
Has had a previous owner, but looks unused |
Mint: |
Without mentionable traces of use |
A: |
Very minor visible traces of use. |
B: |
Less than average traces of use. |
C: |
Average traces of use. |
D: |
Heavily marked |
Dents, scratches and other
damages are always mentioned. The optical quality of lenses is always
described (coating !). |