Re: CR parts ratings call for action! was Re: [CR] "Mint"

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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 16:21:30 -0500
From: "Chris Beyer" <beyerc@mail.volvo.com>
To: Mark Petry <mpetry@bainbridgeisland.net>
Cc: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: CR parts ratings call for action! was Re: [CR] "Mint"
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Hey, Y'all:

This is all well and good in theory, but let's add a few to Mark's list for Real eBay Eperiences:

MIP = missing important parts (e.g.: double-ended straddle cables) BOS = (for pedals only) both one side LMR = (for mismeasured frames) lost my ruler

Chris Beyer Unseasonably Balmy Bloomfield, NJ

Mark Petry wrote:
> Here is a grading scale used by camera collectors, I offer this as a proposal for the standard.
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> Mint - 100% - Absolutely flawless in every respect which includes cosmetic and mechanical condition. You won't be able to tell this apart from a brand new bike or part. Most realistic collectors believe no such vintage items exist.
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> Mint Minus - 99.9% - This is realistically the best condition a vintage bike or part can be. Expect one or two very light cosmetic marks - you will have to look closely to find them.
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> Excellent +++ - 98-99.9% - As above, but with a few more faint cosmetic marks. Unfortunately, I've sold quite a few parts in this condition and seen others turn around and advertise them as mint!
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> Excellent ++ - 95-98% - A bike or part so graded normally has scattered bright marks, light paint wear and/or light cosmetic wear.
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> Excellent + - 90-95% - This bike or part has fairly nice cosmetics but you can expect bright marks, moderate paint wear and/or moderate cosmetic wear.
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> Excellent - 80-89% - Items in this condition will have moderately worn paint, metal, or chrome. The paint will usually have small chips and/or brassing.
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> Excellent Minus - 70-79% - Items in this category are starting to look well-used. You'll find some moderate to heavy wear on paint, chrome and/or painted finishes.
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> Everything Below Excellent Minus - I try not to handle bikes or parts in this condition unless they're something rare or unusual. These items are usually on the verge of being quite ugly if they aren't already.
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