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Marketplace Item Conditions

Marketplace sellers must list the condition of the items they are selling on usbigdeals.com when they create a listing.

You can see these item conditions while shopping on usbigdeals.com and the app.

What is a Condition Type? 

A condition refers to the state of an item.

  • The level of wear, prior use (if any), appearance, and overall quality.

Condition Type Eligibility

Availability of condition types may vary by product/category as well as the seller eligibility per program.

  • US Big Deals currently has two programs, US Big Deals Pre-Owned and US Big Deals Restored.

ETS – Electronics, Wireless, Cameras, Gaming

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Restored

  • Restored Premium: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects
      • Professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • From or authorized by a manufacturer of their seller/supplier
        • Battery life = 90% of the “like new” equivalent or higher
        • A minimum one-year written warranty
        • At least 30-day free returns
  • Restored: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects.
      • Professionally inspected, tested, cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • Battery life = 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher
        • At least 90-day free returns

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc. 
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in perfect working condition and has no signs of wear/use.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item works properly and has slight signs of wear/use.
    • Item may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item works properly and has visible signs of wear/use.
    • Signs of wear on item includes scratches, fading, missing parts and accessories.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused working item that has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction.

ETS- Toys, Celebration, Music, Media

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc. 
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in excellent condition, perfect working condition and has no signs of wear/usage. 
    • The original protective wrapping, if any, may be missing but the original packaging is intact. 
  • Pre-Owned: Good: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition.
    • The item and its instructions are complete and included.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in fair condition. The item may have markings and show other signs of previous use. The item remains usable.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused item that functions but has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction, etc.

Books

New

  • New: The book is new, unread, and unused in perfect condition and includes all supplemental materials (ex: digital codes for textbooks).

Pre-Owned

  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The book appears new but has slight signs of use. The cover has no visible wear. If applicable, the dust jacket comes with hard covers. Item has no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no markings such as underlining, highlighting or writing in margins.
    • Used textbooks don’t require the inclusion of supplemental materials.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The book shows slight signs of wear like an owner's inscription or foxing, but no tearing and all pages are present.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The book has possible foxing, creasing, or small tears, and may not contain non-vital pages like endpapers but its integrity is still intact.
    • There may be underlining and highlighting of text and writing in the margins.

Hardlines

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Restored

  • Restored Premium: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects
      • Professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • From or authorized by a manufacturer of their seller/supplier
        • Battery life = 90% of the “like new” equivalent or higher
        • A minimum one-year written warranty
        • At least 30-day free returns
  • Restored: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects.
      • Professionally inspected, tested, cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • Battery life = 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher
        • At least 90-day free returns

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc. 
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in perfect working condition and has no signs of wear/use.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item works properly and has slight signs of wear/use.
    • Item may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item works properly and has visible signs of wear/use.
    • Signs of wear on item includes scratches, fading, missing parts and accessories.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused working item that has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction.

Automotive

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc.
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in excellent working condition.
    • Comes from a low milage vehicle
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item functions properly with limited signs of wear/usage.
    • Comes from an average milage vehicle for the vehicle model year
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item functions properly, has visible signs of wear/usage.
    • Comes from a high milage vehicle
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused working item that has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction.

Home

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Restored

  • Restored Premium: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects
      • Professionally inspected, tested, and cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • From or authorized by a manufacturer of their seller/supplier
        • Battery life = 90% of the “like new” equivalent or higher
        • A minimum one-year written warranty
        • At least 30-day free returns
  • Restored: Sold by US Big Deals Restored program sellers.
    • Item requirements:
      • In “like-new” condition
      • Have minor to no defects
      • Professionally inspected, tested, cleaned
      • Refurbished to their original condition by the manufacturer (or an approved vendor)
      • Listed in the correct condition according to these requirements:
        • Battery life = 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher
        • At least 90-day free returns

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc. 
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in perfect working condition and has no signs of wear/use.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item works properly and has slight signs of wear/use.
    • Item may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item works properly and has visible signs of wear/use.
    • Signs of wear on item includes scratches, fading, missing parts and accessories.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused item that functions but has minor cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery. Performance is unchanged from new without defects. 

Apparel

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.
  • New with Defects: The item is brand-new, unused, and unworn with cosmetic defects. 
    • More details and description of the defects are on the product listing.

Pre-Owned

  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is in excellent condition and gently used or worn.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item is in good condition with signs of wear or usage. 
    • Signs of wear can include minor scuffs, marks, stains, or scratches. 
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item is in fair condition and has visible signs of wear or usage. 
    • Signs of wear on item can include scuffs, marks, stains, scratches, fading or missing parts and accessories.

FCHW – Food, Consumables, Health, and Wellness

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear.
    • The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc.
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: The item is perfect working condition and has no signs of wear/usage. 
  • Pre-Owned: Good: The item functions properly and has slight signs of wear/usage.
    • Item may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches. 
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The item works properly and has visible signs of wear/use.
    • Signs of wear on item includes scratches, fading, missing parts and accessories.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused working item that has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction.

Trading Cards

New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging. The item is factory sealed, with tags. (Some items may have a warranty.)
  • New without Box/Tags: A brand-new, unused item without the original packaging/tags.

Pre-Owned

  • Open Box: The item is in great condition and has no signs of use. The item is in original packaging, but it is open/has signs of wear. The item comes with the original accessories.
    • This could include warehouse items, returns, etc.
  • Pre-Owned: Like New: (Near Mint) Card has no signs of wear.
    • The card has clean edges and corners, no scratches or creases, and no discoloration.
  • Pre-Owned: Good: Card has slight signs of wear.
    • Edges and corners may have scratches and/or creases, discoloration.
  • Pre-Owned: Fair: The card has moderate signs of wear.
    • Edges and corners and may have scratches, creases, and/or discoloration.
  • New with Defects: A brand-new, unused working item that has cosmetic defects caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction.


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