As I sell primarily books, the following grade list should help you understand the quality of the item. Please email me prior to bidding or buying from my store if you feel that you need a more detailed description.
All sales are as is and final as I describe all my items to the extreme point so that there should be no surprises for you and me. No returns or refunds UNLESS the item is grossly misrepresented. I am tired of buyers who receive their item then decide that they do not like it.
(Condition normally shown as __/__, i.e., F/F, denoting first book and then dust jacket condition)
- AS NEW (AN) or VERY FINE (VF) or MINT (M): Without faults or defects, unread, in the same immaculate condition in which it was published (Note: very few 'new' books qualify for this grade, as many times there will be rubs/scuffs to the dust jackets from shipping, or bumped lower spine ends/corners from shelving).
- FINE (F): Approaches the above, but not crisp. May have been carefully read and dustjacket may have been slightly rubbed or spine ends slightly bumped from shelving/shipping, but no real defects or faults.
- (NOTE: From here on, there may be '+' and '-' in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to the next higher grade for '+', and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for '-'.
- NEAR FINE: Also used, meaning a book or dust jacket approaching FINE but with a couple of very minor defects or faults.
- VERY GOOD: A used book showing some small signs of wear on either binding or dust jacket. Any defects/faults must be noted.
- GOOD: The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted.
- FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack end papers, half-title page, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket, etc. may also be worn. All defects/faults must be noted.
- POOR or READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.
- EX-LIBRARY: Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.
- BOOK CLUB: Must always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.
- BINDING COPY: A book in which the pages or leaves are perfect but the binding is very bad, loose, off, or non-existent.
Always, if issued with one, the lack of a dust jacket or slipcase should be noted.
Our return policy is limited to only if we make an egregious error in the listing, so you can feel confident that what is written in the description is exactly what you will receive. We have not made an error yet, but if one should occur we will gladly accept a return for the purchase price only. However because of the high cost of listing fees, selling fees, and PayPal fees, we do not accept returns if you don't like it, it is not as you envisioned, or for buyer's remorse. If you plead your case nicely, we will make an exception for you WITH a 15% restocking fee.
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