I tryto be as honest and modest as possible when grading CDs. I follow theGoldminestandard and would never intentionally mislead about the condition ofan item.

Mint (M)

Perfect. Noscuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly still sealed.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak:Perfect. No wear, marks, or any other imperfections - possibly stillsealed. 

NearMint (NM or M-)

Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played - but it has beenhandled very carefully.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: NearPerfect. No obvious wear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling. 

VeryGood Plus (VG+)

A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handledwith good care - and certainly not abused.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slightwear, marks, indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).

VeryGood (VG) 

Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronouncedscratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as aVG+. 

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Morewear, marks, indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip,or some writing.

Good(G), Good Plus (G+) 

There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still playthrough without problems. This has not been handled with much care at all. 

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Wellworn, marked, more obvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possiblya more significant tear/rip.

Poor(P), Fair (F)

The CD may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See theseller's comments for details.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Veryworn. It may have obvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, orsignificantly faded, or water damaged.