I regularly see posts about good deals on used lenses at B&H. They must be good because they are always gone by the time I get there! Anyway, I had a question about the way they rate the condition of used gear. This is their rating scale:
B&H Used Equipment Rating System
All Used Equipment is tested and sold in working order.
The following scale is for cosmetic condition only.
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N Brand new/Never used - In original manufacturer's packagingD Never owned - Used for demonstration purposes only
R Refurbished by the Manufacturer to original company's specifications.
10 Preowned equipment, but appears as new
9+ Shows little or no signs of wear
9 Shows signs of use, but very clean
8+ Shows moderate wear or finish marks
8 Well used - may exhibit "dings" or finish marks
7 Shows considerable amount of use - More than average wear
6 Useable, but has considerable optical or mechanical imperfections. Returnable, but our 90- Day warranty policy does not apply.
Can I assume that anything rated higher than 6 is covered by the 90-day return policy? Also, is anything rated below D likely to come with documentation?
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