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.