Condition Grading

• NIB: New In Box
  Just like it sounds. A brand-new, unused, unopened product in its original packaging and with all original packaging materials included. There can be no paint chips or broken parts and the toy cannot have been be played with or taken apart. The original packaging condition should be indicated in the notes.
• RP: Restored Professionally
  A toy that has been professionally restored to original condition and good working order. Typically, this means the product has been inspected, parts replaced as needed, cleaned, and repainted to original color specifications by a professional with new decals applied.
• RH: Restored by Hobbyist
  A toy that has been restored to original condition and good working order. Typically, this means the product has been inspected, parts replaced as needed, cleaned, and repainted to original colors by a collector or hobbyist with new decals applied.
• CR: Custom Restoration
  A toy that has been restored to a non-original condition and good working order. Typically, this means the product has been inspected, parts replaced or customized as needed, cleaned, and repainted to original, real equipment colors, which may not be original for the toy, by a collector or hobbyist with original or custom decals replaced.
• CM: Custom Modified
  A toy that has been customized with optional parts and accessories like duals, decals or paint schemes. Typically, this means the product has been inspected, parts replaced or customized as needed, cleaned, and repainted to original, real equipment colors, which may not be original for the toy, by a collector or hobbyist. Examples of custom parts include 3 point hitches and lights. Thus the description must be detailed for the customer to appreciate the value and details of the toy.
• CT: Custom Model
  This toy was made from scratch by a builder and may have a few parts from a production toy, but the subject matter is unique to this toy. Condition and features need to be noted in the Long description section of the product information.
• 95%
  An apparently un-played with toy, in near perfect condition. The toy should have minor or no wear. The toy should appear new until close inspection reveals minor flaws or blemishes that may be original from the factory. 95-99% of the paint must remain on the toy.
• 90%
  A well-cared-for toy that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The toy is in good condition but has seen more wear and has slightly more flaws or blemishes than 95% toys. It must be complete and function like new. 90-94% of the paint must remain on the toy.
• 80%
  The product shows wear from consistent use, and may have small scratches, rub marks and some parts wear but remains in good condition. The item may be marked or have identifying information on it, but must have all original parts and still have full function. 80-89% of the paint must remain on the toy.
• SB: Sandbox
  Products that do not work perfectly and show considerable wear on both paint and parts. Minor parts may be missing and the body may have minor damage as well. 50-79% of the paint must remain on the toy and some might consider this toy as a restoration candidate. Body damage and missing parts should be noted in the comments so that the buyer will know what work is required.
• RB: Rebuilders
  This toy should be considered only as a restoration project due to the condition of the toy. This toy will have major paint damage and wear, loose or missing parts and possible body damage. Less than 50% of the paint remains. Body damage and missing parts should be noted in the comments so that the buyer will know what work is required.