Hi, Mark.
That chainring is what we used to call "beyond the grave" ie poor to very poor. Not worth the shipping charges. I'd send it back.
Aldo Ross
> Hey all,
>
> I'm kinda new to the marketplace of vintage stuff, and I was wondering if
> there were commonly agreed-on definitions for the conditions of used
stuff,
> especially G and VG.
>
> This is prompted by me receiving a used chainring I bought unseen. It was
> listed as "G" and I thought that meant in good riding shape, but it's got
> such worn teeth that I suspect few on this list would ride it.
>
> I'd appreciate it if those of you with some extra time on your hands would
> go look at http://bulgier.net/
> what you think - am I too picky, or would you consider sending it back?
> Seller charged $20, which is a good enough deal for a SR 42 ring with
miles
> left on it - would you ride it?
>
> It's not a big deal, this is more out of curiosity about what other
people's
> expectations are.
>
> Mark Bulgier
> Seattle, WA USA