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What do the Item Quality ratings mean?

Sellers rate the quality of every item they list for sale at Half.com. These ratings let you make an informed decision about each item. Here are the quality rating guidelines sellers use:

Video Games

  • Brand New

    • Items must still be in manufacturer's seal

    • Opened items can't be listed in this category even if they were never used

  • Like New

    • Opened and used items that still appear brand new

    • Must include all boxes, instructions, and artwork from manufacturer

  • Very Good

    • Cases and boxes can show wear (scuffs, cracks, scratches)

    • DVD, CD, game disc, or game cartridge can't be scratched or scuffed

    • Items must include all boxes, instructions, and artwork from manufacturer

  • Good

    • Item can be missing only one of the following items:

      • Media box or sleeve

      • Artwork

      • Instructions

    • DVD, CD, game disc, or game cartridge can be lightly scratched or scuffed

      • The media item must work without the need of repair or resurfacing

      • Skipping CDs, DVDs, and game discs can't be sold

      • Fuzzy or snowy VHS tapes can't be sold

      • Games that don't load or play can't be sold

  • Acceptable

    • Media items in generic cases

      • CDs and DVDs must be in a plastic case (no paper sleeves)

    • Items missing more than one of the following:

      • Media box or sleeve

      • Art work

      • Instructions

    • DVD, CD, game disc, or game cartridge can be lightly scratched or scuffed

      • Media item must work without the need of repair or resurfacing

      • Skipping CDs, DVDs, and game discs can't be sold

      • Fuzzy or snowy VHS tapes can't be sold

      • Games that don't load or play can't be sold

  • Unacceptable – The following items cannot be sold on Half.com:

    • CDs and DVDs that skip, jump, freeze, or otherwise don't function properly

    • Games that skip, jump, freeze, or otherwise don’t function properly Imported DVDs (U.S. region 1 DVDs may be sold)

    • Region-free DVDs manufactured outside the United States

    • Promotional music

    • CD jewel cases with promotion marks (saw cuts, punch-outs, drill holes, UPC strikes)