SEALED: the record is still sealed in shrink wrap. NEVER OPENED / NEVER PLAYED
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks. Cover is in shrink wrap
NEAR MINT : The record has VERY LITTLE (-) to ALMOST NONE (+) (++) signs of having been used. A nearly perfect, possibly unplayed or played only a few times. Cover is like new no real sign of wear. very lightly used
VERY GOOD + The record has been played, light vinyl wear possible sleeve scuffs. No scratches. Vinyl has a shine label is clean. Cover has light wear, light corner wear, possible name on cover, no seam splits
VERY GOOD : The record has/may have been played many times, but displays no MAJOR surface marks ("feeler scratches"), but has light scuff (sleeve) marks and the the occasional light scratch/s. Some possible light surface noise. Cover has some wear (ring wear, taped seam or small seam splits, possible sticker tear or name on cover.
GOOD (-) (+) (++): The record will probably play ok, but has very heavy scuffing and mild scratches. Usually call these listener / collection fillers, as they are a great buy if you want to own the record and listen to it, but not care to much about lots of noise, or damaging it further. Cover shows wear seam wear or splits, writing on cover, stickers on cover
FAIR: The record has NOT been taken care of properly, has heavy scuffs and/or heavy scratches. the record may/may not play properly. We rarely waste our time putting these online unless they are really rare or valuable (at a much reduced price, of course).
POOR: A piece of junk. The record will probably not play properly due to heavy scratches and/or cracks: will have bad surface noise, skips, etc. We rarely waste our time putting these online unless they are really rare or valuable (at a much reduced price, of course)