Condition grades at Hamelyn
Every Hamelyn product is checked by hand and sorted into 4 condition grades. That way you always know exactly what you'll receive, with no surprises.
4 grades, total transparency
Every product goes through a thorough quality control. The grade shown on the listing faithfully reflects what you'll receive.
Second-hand books
Fiction, non-fiction, children's, science fiction and history
Visible marks on the cover
The cover may show scratches, creases or stains. The content is complete, intact and perfectly legible. Ready to read without any problem.
Light marks on the cover
The cover may show small signs of use. The pages are clean and the spine is in good condition. Interior in perfect shape.
Barely noticeable marks
The interior is flawless and the cover only shows very light, almost imperceptible signs of use. Practically like new.
No visible marks
The cover, spine and pages are flawless. There are no visible marks. Condition practically identical to a new book.
New book, unused
Ordered directly from the supplier. No use whatsoever. Sealed or in perfect retail condition.
Movies and series
DVD and Blu-ray — condition of case, sleeve and disc
Visible marks on case or sleeve
The case or sleeve may show signs of use. The disc has been inspected and plays correctly.
Light marks on case or sleeve
Small signs of use on the outside. The disc is clean and in good condition.
Barely noticeable marks
Disc and case in flawless condition, with only minimal traces of use. Practically like new.
No visible marks
Case, sleeve and disc completely flawless, without any visible marks.
Music
CD and vinyl — condition of case, sleeve, disc and booklet
Visible marks on case or sleeve
The outside may show signs of use. The disc has been inspected and plays correctly.
Light marks on case or sleeve
Small signs of use. Clean disc in good condition.
Barely noticeable marks
Disc and booklet in flawless condition. Practically like new.
No visible marks
Case, sleeve, disc and booklet completely flawless.
Video games
Condition of case, sleeve, disc or cartridge
Visible marks on case or sleeve
The outside may show signs of use. The game has been inspected and works correctly.
Light marks on case or sleeve
Small signs of use. The disc or cartridge is in good condition.
Flawless condition
Only minimal traces of use, practically like new.
No visible marks
Case, sleeve and disc or cartridge completely flawless.
Hamelyn quality guarantee
Every product is inspected and verified by our team before being shipped. The condition shown on the listing is the real condition you'll receive. If the product doesn't match the description, we'll take care of it. We never overstate a product to sell it better.
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