The condition of ham equipment has a profound effect on its assessed value.

This Grading Scale is offered as a aid for eliminating confusion and misconceptions inherent when establishing an overall "grade" to represent the judged condition of amateur radio equipment. 

This scale is guideline and not a set of rigid rules (See Examples of interpretations, below).

Grading Chart

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 criteria for each grade.

GRADE	Condition
A+	NEW
A	EXCELLENT
B+	VERY GOOD
B	GOOD
C+	ABOVE AVERAGE
C	AVERAGE
C-	BELOW AVERAGE
D	POOR
D-	BAD
F	JUNK

Examples of interpretations:

An item bought from a dealer but remaining in its factory sealed box would be an A.

The same item, no longer in its factory sealed box,  little used and is still in the same condition as when NEW would rate a grade of A-.

The same item, used, looking and performing like new but having been modified is given a B+ rating because it it no longer AS NEW.

Notes on Using this Grading Scale