I try to be as honest and modest as possible when grading CDs. Ifollow the Goldmine standard and would never intentionally mislead about thecondition of an item.

Mint (M)

Perfect. No scuffs/scratches, unplayed - possibly stillsealed.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Perfect. No wear, marks, orany other imperfections - possibly still sealed. 

NearMint (NM or M-)

Near perfect. No obvious signs of use, it may have been played -but it has been handled very carefully.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Near Perfect. No obviouswear, it may have only the slightest of marks from handling. 

VeryGood Plus (VG+)

A few minor scuffs/scratches. This has been played, but handledwith good care - and certainly not abused.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Slight wear, marks,indentations, it may possibly have a cut-out hole (or similar).

VeryGood (VG) 

Quite a few light scuffs/scratches, or several more-pronouncedscratches. This has obviously been played, but not handled as carefully as aVG+. 

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: More wear, marks,indentations than a VG+. May have slight fading, a small tear/rip, or somewriting.

Good(G), Good Plus (G+) 

There are a lot of scuffs/scratches. However it will still playthrough without problems. This has not been handled with much care atall. 

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Well worn, marked, moreobvious indentations, fading, writing, than a VG - possibly a more significanttear/rip.

Poor(P), Fair (F)

The CD may or may not play some or all of the tracks. See theseller's comments for details.

Insert/Inlay/Booklet/Sleeve/Digipak: Very worn. It may haveobvious writing on it, it may be ripped/torn, or significantly faded, or waterdamaged.