That is the worst "hooking" I have ever seen on a Campy ring. It must have been run with the same worn chain for more than 10K miles. It is rubbish. The designation of fair also exists. Fair means usable but partially even substantially) worn, cosmetically challenged or both.
Joe
Mark Bulgier wrote:
>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