Our Grading System, Explained
Grade A vs Grade B: what the labels mean, how we test battery health, and why we show you the numbers.
Every refurb seller has a grading system. Most of them are vague enough to be useless. 'Like New' from one seller is 'Used — Good' from another. We built ours around the questions buyers actually ask.
The two grades we sell
Grade A: Cosmetically excellent. Held at arm's length, you'd mistake it for new. No scratches, scuffs, or visible wear. Battery health 88% or higher. Full factory reset, data wiped, Bluetooth pairings cleared. Original accessories (case, cable) included where available.
Grade B: Light cosmetic wear. Minor scuff on the case or earbud housing — visible close-up but not at normal use distance. Same functional and battery standards as Grade A. Priced 15-20% lower.
We don't sell Grade C or 'For Parts' items. If a unit doesn't pass Grade B, it goes back to the supplier.
How we test battery health
For earbuds: we charge to 100%, run a standardized playback test, and measure remaining capacity at depletion. The reported percentage is the ratio of current capacity to original spec — not the battery level at time of listing.
For smartwatches: Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch report battery maximum capacity in their diagnostics. We read the device-reported figure and list it verbatim. No estimates.
Why we show the numbers
Because you'd want to know. A 78% battery health Apple Watch won't last the day. A 93% one is effectively new. Hiding the number protects the seller. Showing it protects you.