Used Ratings
Adorama sells high quality used equipment that is physically examined before we purchase it for resale. Each product is rated by condition and includes the basic components needed for operation. Weekday orders for used items placed by 1:00 PM EST generally ship the same day. All used goods come with a 180 day Adorama warranty. To ensure your satisfaction, any used equipment can be returned within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked!
How We Rate Used Items
Condition | Cameras & Photo Gear | Lenses |
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New | Product is brand new and was never used. Includes full manufacturer`s warranty. | Product is brand new and was never used. Includes full manufacturer`s warranty. |
Open Box | Most items are fully backed by the manufacturer`s warranty, refers to items that may have been displayed in our retail store, used occasionally for training, or returned without original packaging, accessories, and manuals. Please inspect and test the product immediately upon receipt. | |
Mint | Little or no signs of wear. | Little or no signs of wear. |
Excellent Plus | May have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. | Barrel may have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. Lens glass is flawless.* |
Excellent | May show signs of light wear and/or usage. LCD may have very slight blemishes. | Barrel may show signs of light wear and/or usage. Lens glass is very clean.* |
Average | Shows signs of moderate wear and/or usage. LCD may be scratched. | Barrel shows signs of wear and/or moderate usage. Lens glass may have some dust / spots that should not affect picture quality. |
Well Used | Appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing on body or LCD, but is in fully functional condition. | Barrel appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality. |
Heavy Use | Appears to have been used heavily, showing multiple dings, scrapes/scratches, cracks and heavy brassing but functions correctly. | Barrel appears to have been used heavily, showing multiple dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have fungus, excessive dust, and/or scratches that can affect picture quality. |
Flawed | Item works with certain malfunctions. Read comments for exact details. | Item works with certain malfunctions. Read comments for exact details. |
For Parts | For parts only.Final Sale, Sold As-is. | For parts only.Final Sale, Sold As-is. |
Accessories:
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New - As Packaged by manufacturer
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For all other grades - Instruction books, caps, batteries, cases, hoods and straps are sold separately, except when specified.
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All digital cameras are packed with Battery and charger except when stated otherwise.
*Used Lens Glass Disclaimer - Lenses, even when brand new from the factory, may have a slight amount of dust visible between the lens elements. This is an unavoidable result of the manufacturing process and will not affect image quality or resolution.