Condition Guide
Condition Guide
ELEVION describes every device with one of three cosmetic grades: A Excellent, B Good and C Fair. This page explains what each grade means, which parts of the device it refers to, and what a grade does not tell you.
What a grade covers
The grade summarises the visible condition of three areas: the screen, the frame and edges, and the back. It is a description of appearance at normal viewing distance and up close, in daylight.
What a grade does not cover
A grade is not a functional test. Battery capacity, water resistance and whether every function works are reported for the specific device in our answer. Accessories and packaging are outside the grade too.
A · Excellent — near-new appearance
The device looks close to new from every angle.
- Screen
- Screen free of scratches, whether lit or dark.
- Frame and edges
- No dents. At most a faint mark that only shows under close inspection.
- Back
- Clean glass or metal with no visible marks.
B · Good — gentle wear
An honestly used device that has been well looked after.
- Screen
- No marks visible with the screen on; faint hairlines may show when it is off.
- Frame and edges
- Light scratches or small scuffs, usually on corners and edges. No dents that change the shape.
- Back
- Light marks are possible. No cracks.
C · Fair — visible signs of use
Clear signs of use, reflected in the lowest prices. Our notes for the device tell you exactly what to expect.
- Screen
- Light scratches may be visible with the screen off. No cracks.
- Frame and edges
- Noticeable scratches, scuffing or the odd small dent.
- Back
- Visible scratches or scuffs. No cracks.
How to read a configuration
A configuration page shows model, storage, colour and the maker's specification, but no grade: grades belong to individual devices. When you ask about a configuration, our answer names a device, its grade, our notes on it and its price. Two devices of one configuration can carry different grades and notes.
Questions about a grade?
Ask through the contact form or by e-mail at contact@eleviondevices.com and mention the configuration you are looking at.
Open the enquiry form