Warranty of up to 3 months
Categories: A+, A, B, and C
Grading Standards
Why Grading Matters
In the secondary electronics market, trust is built on consistency. A clearly defined grading system eliminates ambiguity — buyers know exactly what they're receiving, and sellers can price inventory accurately. Without standardised grading, disputes, returns, and reputational damage follow.
Every device in our inventory is independently tested and inspected before shipment by trained technicians following a strict, documented protocol. Our grades are assigned objectively — not commercially — so you can quote them to your customers with confidence.
Grade Scale
Grade Breakdown
Grade A+
Typical Use Case
• Refurbished with replaced display and housing
• No visible signs of use
• Display without scratches
• Perfect housing
• 100% battery capacity
• Free from iCloud & Simlock
• Fully functional
• 3 month warranty
Typical Use Case
Retail resale, gift buyers, premium certified refurbished programmes.
Grade A
Excellent
Exclusively original components installed
Slight visible signs of use
Display with fine micro-scratches
Housing with fine micro-scratches
At least 85% battery capacity
Free from iCloud & Simlock
Fully functional
3 month warranty
Typical Use Case
Online resale platforms, mid-to-high-end refurbished retail.
Grade B
Good
Visible signs of use
Housing with visible scratches
Housing with visible signs of use
At least 80% battery capacity
Free from iCloud & Simlock
Fully functional
1 month warranty
Typical Use Case
Value-conscious consumers, budget resellers, second-hand markets.
Grade C
Fair
Heavy signs of use
Display with significant scratches
Housing with noticeable dents
At least 75% battery capacity
Free from iCloud & Simlock
Fully functional
1 month warranty
Typical Use Case
Cost-sensitive markets, emerging markets, trade-in and repair programmes.
Quality Process
How We Grade Every Device
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Get In Touch
Our grading specialists are available to clarify any questions, discuss mixed-grade orders, or walk you through our quality process in detail.
