| Sealed cds are those that are still factory shrink-wrapped in plastic, typically including the top adhesive label with the artist and album title. The cds should be in mint condition although the jewel case may be cracked or have a sawcut, drill hole or some other minor damage indicating that the cd may be a promotional item or a factory return. In these cases, I'll note the damage in the description. |
Mint cds are just that, mint. This means they should appear as if you just removed the shrink wrap and opened the cd for the first time. There should be no wear around the spindle hole or marks to the playing surface.
A Mint condition liner should be in perfect condition with no creases, folds, dings or wear. |
Near Mint cds are those that have been gently and carefully played and stored but show some small signs of wear. There may be some minor wear around the spindle and scattered small fine marks from finger prints, dust and normal handling.
A Near Mint front liner may have some evidence of use but still are not creased or damaged. They may have some dents but not tears from the plastic jewel case tabs when the cases were closed with the liner on the wrong side of the tab. |
Very Good condition cds are those that have obviously been used but not abused. The cd may have fine surficial scratches, wear around the spindle hole or more significant marks on the non-playing portion of the disc (as cds play from the inside out, the opposite of vinyl records, cds with shorter playing times may not be using the outer 1/2 to 3/4 inch of the cd). Scratches in these areas should not affect the play of the cd as the laser does not track this portion of the disc.
Very Good condition liners have normal wear but do not have any major defects. The damage from the jewel case tabs may be more severe and cut or torn the paper in the front liner. |