Jessops rates all used products on a simple, four-point scale:

Mint - Almost indistinguishable from new
Excellent - Light signs of use
Good - Obvious signs of use
Well Used - Showing heavy wear (rarely used, professional grade kit only)

Click each condition for more details and sample pictures.

Mint Condition Camera

• Almost indistinguishable from new
• No visible marks, wear or scratches
• No dust
• Full working order
• Free of additional markings and odour
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee, battery, charger and strap

Mint Condition Lens

• Almost indistinguishable from new
• No visible marks, wear or scratches
• No dust or fungus
• Full working order and smooth movement
• Free of additional markings and odour
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee

Excellent Condition Camera

• Only light signs of use
• Some minor marks or scratches
• No / few minor marks on screen
• Grips and rubber areas undamaged
• Undamaged lens mount
• Full working order
• Free of additional markings and odour
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee, battery, charger and strap

Excellent Condition Lens

• Only light signs of use
• Some minor marks or scratches on barrel
• Little / no dust visible
• No fungus
• Pristine glass elements
• Full working order
• Free of additional markings and odour
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee

Good Condition Camera

• More obvious signs of use
• Dust, scratches or other cosmetic damage
• Screen scratched / showing wear
• Lens mount showing light wear
• Full working order
• Odour free (eg cigarette smoke)
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee, battery, charger and strap

Good Condition Lens

• Marks or scratches on barrel
• Minor marks / scratches on lens faces
• Dust visible
• Rubber grips marked but secure
• Full working order and smooth movement
• Odour free (eg cigarette smoke)
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee

Well Used Camera

• Showing heavy use
• Large/numerous scratches
• Damaged or peeling grip
• Lens mount showing heavy wear
• Missing or damaged plugs or covers
• Full working order
• Odour free (eg cigarette smoke)
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee, battery, charger and strap

Well Used Lens

• Showing heavy use
• Large/numerous scratches
• No fungus
• Full working order (incl all switches)
• Rubber grips loose or bulged
• Odour free (eg cigarette smoke)
• Sold with a 12-month guarantee