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SRP GRADES FOR RAZOR CONDITION

GRADE	DEFINITION
New	As received from a retailer, with all packaging and instructions, official warranty. Never sold to a customer (if you purchased for resale you are not a customer), never used. No processing, except polishing with only a cloth.
Mint	Never sold to a customer (if you purchased for resale you are not a customer), never used. No processing, except polishing with only a cloth. The seller must be able to prove the condition, such as no prior sale or use (e.g. NOS without warranty).
Excellent	No visible damage of any kind. Attractive appearance.
Blade A perfect edge Bright and shiny blade No signs of “working” No discoloration, nicks, rust or pits Must have original profile No rounding on end from honing Slight scuffing OK- if can be buffed off	Scales Slight discoloration or wear OK No noticeable chips or cracks No wear to raised profile of design Slight scuffing OK- if can be buffed off
Good	No imperfections in edge. Acceptable appearance.
Blade Perfect edge Not dull in appearance No active rust “Working” OK if shaving not affected No cracks, noticeable rust or pitting May not close by itself May not close so as to cut the handle Fully seated in the opening if closed	Scales May not show a great deal of wear No oxidation May have minor chips and cracks No active cracks across a handle No cracks near either pin No rust on pins
Restorable	Could be restored to shavable, not unsightly condition.
Blade No chips deeper than honed portion All rust, pitting removable by abrasion No distortion preventing honing	Scales No crack extending into pivot pin Stable hairline crack into other pin OK No chips larger than 1/8 inch
Collectable	Could not be restored to shavable condition (mechanically defective), but has value as a collector’s item because of appearance or historical value.
Unacceptable	Blade broken or dangerous. Damage to handle permits part of edge to be exposed or blade to separate from handle. Jagged portions on blade.

GOOD and EXCELLENT razors will be delivered in shave ready condition. No sale is final. A buyer will be able to return a razor for cause within 5 days of receiving it (not “I don’t like it”), usually for an inadequate or incomplete description. Since NEW and MINT razors lose value when sold or used they will be returnable only if there is a defect or they are not really NEW or MINT. All ads must include a complete view of each side of the blade and a view showing any imperfection. It should state the grind of the blade.