Our Grading Scale

Factory Sealed:

Item(s) still new in its box, with the original factory seal in tact. Item has not been taken out of its original factory box, and is presumed to be in mint condition.

 

C-10: An Item that has only been taken out of its box for inspection but hasn’t seen any track time. All original artwork, booklets and packing pieces are present. There are no broken or missing detail pieces and all functions; if item is DCC equipped, function correctly as intended upon testing of the unit.

 

C-9: Items that have seen less than 6-10 hours of run time, but is in overall excellent condition. Items may be slightly dusty or have slight wheel wear from usage, but does not have any missing detail pieces, and all functions, if item is DCC equipped, work correctly upon testing. May be handling marks, such as fingerprints visible on some areas, but no paint chips or defects. All original artwork, booklets and packing pieces are present.

 

C-8: Items that have seen regular track use, have been handled extensively and therefore may have some wear on detail pieces, such as a slightly bent handrail or chipped paint in one section. Only one minor visible detail defect and all functions, if items are DCC equipped, function properly as intended upon testing of the unit. All original artwork, booklets and packing pieces are present.

 

C-7: Items that have seen regular track use, have been handled extensively and therefore may have some wear on detail pieces, such as a slightly bent handrail or chipped paint in one section. Two or fewer minor visible detail defects. All functions, if items are DCC equipped, function properly as intended upon testing of the unit. All original artwork, booklets and packing pieces are present.

 

C-6 or Lower: Items that have seen regular track use, have been handled extensively and therefore may have some wear on detail pieces, such as a slightly bent handrail or chipped paint in one section.   There are visible detail defects and all functions, if items are DCC equipped, may not function properly as intended upon testing of the unit. Not all original artwork, booklets and packing pieces are present. Items may need repair, or overhaul to function properly.

 

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