CD/BD/DVD Grading Guide

Mint (M)

Media: Disc is in perfect condition, unplayed with no scuffs/scratches. Usually sealed - check item description for details. 

Sleeve: No wear, marks, or any other imperfections.

Near Mint (NM)

Media: Near perfect. No obvious signs of use. May have been played before but has been handled with great care.

Sleeve: Near Perfect. No obvious wear, only the slightest of marks from handling.

Excellent (EX)

Media: Some very minor scuffing or hairline scratches. Will have been played but handled with care.

Sleeve: Slight wear. May have light marks, edge wear or ringwear.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Media: Some minor scuffs/scratches. Will have been played but handled with care.

Sleeve: Slight wear, marks, indentations, may possibly have a cut-out hole or notch.

Very Good (VG)

Media: Quite a few light scuffs/scratches or several more-pronounced scratches. Obviously played and handled without particular care.

Sleeve: More wear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip or writing on sleeve or label.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+)

Media: Lots of scuffs/scratches. Will still play through without problems. This has not been handled with care.

Sleeve: Well worn, marked, obvious indentations, fading, writing and possibly significant tears or rips.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

Media: May not play some or all tracks. Details will be given in the item description.

Sleeve: Very worn. May have obvious writing or margins, may be ripped or torn, significantly faded or water damaged.

Standard Cases:

Standard jewel-type plastic cases are not graded as they are replaceable.