What condition should my items be in? (2024)

FAQs

How do you describe the condition of items? ›

NEAR-MINT: An item that appears to be NEW but may be missing the original packaging etc... EXCELLENT: An item that shows only slight blemishing. VERY-GOOD: Item may show some light marks or scratches, possibly small nicks in the paint. GOOD: The item shows general play-wear with scratches and scuffs from use.

Used – Like New: No signs of wear-and-tear on the item or packaging; original packaging and accessories are intact. Used – Very Good: There are some visible signs of wear-and-tear. Used – Good: The item is in perfect working condition, though showing wear-and-tear from regular use.

An item of clothing in good condition is a second-hand item which has been used and well maintained. If the piece has any defects they will be mentioned in the description and visible in the photos. An item in fair condition is an item which has been used frequently and may show defects.

condition noun (STATE)

the particular state that something or someone is in: Mom still has our baby carriage - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition. They left the apartment in terrible condition - the whole place was a mess. The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.

Used - Good: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage.

Product Conditions indicate to your customers if the item they are purchasing is brand new, used, refurbished, etc. Marketplaces often have different classifications, and condition names vary.

Good Used Condition

Your preloved item could be another Posher's new favorite. Items in excellent condition are gently used, with little signs of wear. Just be sure to include any details that your buyer should take note of before she hits that “Buy” button—examples include any pilling, pulls, or loose stitches.

It's not too hard to come up with a few general adjectives, such as tattered, damaged, mended, mint, pristine, flawless or even just old and new.

How do you describe a good item? ›

To write an effective product description, follow these steps: Know your audience: Understand who your ideal customer is and what they care about. Use language and terminology that resonates with them. Highlight benefits, not features: Explain how your product can solve a problem or enhance the customer's life.

Good Condition means fit for intended purpose, of satisfactory quality, not damaged and capable of any agreed standard of performance.

LIKE NEW: Appears new, no signs of wear or it was new but it was washed or dry cleaned, no flaws. EXCELLENT: Previously worn, with only slight or normal wear. No flaws. VERY GOOD: Previously worn, with only minor visible flaws and/or significant wash and wear.

Punctuation for Lists of Items Within a Sentence

Use commas after each item in a list of three or more items. Nurses monitor a patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and pulse. Use semi-colons after each item in a list if one or more items already includes a comma.

Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins.

There are 4 different condition types to describe your device: Flawless, Good, Used, and Cracked. These are based on how your device looks and how well it works.

If you talk about the condition of a person or thing, you are talking about the state that they are in, especially how good or bad their physical state is.