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obviously any kind of uniformity would be tough but is there anyway to make a general condition meter for kids to go off or something. I see jackets "9/10 Zipper just only goes 3/4 the way up." or "9/10 just rail stains and a rip inthe back pocket" on pants. Sorry but your shit is busted. If I'm posting something 9/10 or even 8/10 I feel like they should be basically new. I mean 10/10 should have tags 9/10 should be basically new never used. I mean seriously what gets a 6/10 saga pants so shredded they're down To a loin cloth. IDE hate to see the shit someone posts as a 2/10.
10/10 brand new, tags (or not) but never used. NEVER SKIED
9/10 tried on, new, worn once around the house, but looks brand new, NEVER SKIED
8/10 worn a couple times, washed maybe 1-2 times. MOUNTED, or skied once. no scraps, anything
7/10 worn more then not, washed, wavy zipper, maybe a small hole, or a mark from a pen. SKIED, but with no base damage, maybe a top sheet scratch or two.
6/10 worn a lot, still wearable but looks used, small hole, pilling, stuff like that. SKIED for a season, some base scratches, some topsheet damage, and no edge damage.
NS is the only site with a buy/trade that actually give a rating out of 10. Most useless rating system ever, just explain what is wrong with the item if anything.
Then do it yourself if you want to call it 9/10. Put the condition its in for the buyer not what it could look like once they fix it. G suit coats are way over hyped now anyway. Only kids you'll see on the hill in them are joeys the riders are on to new trends not living in last winter. Gluck selling your mint 9/10 coat should be easy on here.
I think there should be a sticky at the top of St that gives standards for rating conditions. 10/10- new with tags. 9.5/10- new, tried on but not for more than that, missing tags/original packaging. 9/10 - this thing is good. Worn once around the house for a bit, still perfectly clean, no damage and could pass for new. 8/10 - still pretty damn good., you could find some pilling or small dirt marks, maybe worn under a jacket but never exposed to snow/dirt, not quite as soft as it was new. I'm on mm Ike so I'll get a full scale tomorrow
10/10
• New with tags
• Still in original packaging
9.5/10
• New, may or may not include tags
• Taken out of original packaging
• Not mounted
9/10
• Near perfect condition
• Worn for a short period of time
• No visible damage
• Mounted once, bindings included
• No top-sheet chipping
• No scratches on base
• Basically, used but can still pass for new
8/10
• Still in damn good condition
• Some small dirt or pilling – can all be cleaned or fixed easily
• Some top-sheet chipping
• A few small scratches on the base, nothing close to the core
• Some small cosmetic flaws
7/10
• Clear evidence that it has been used
• Dirt is apparent in multiple spots, not too bad
• Water proofing may be starting to weaken
• Pilling is apparent
• Top-sheet chipping is present, but not major
• A few small scratches on the base, may be a bit deeper or longer
• Edges are still completely intact
6/10
• Clearly has been used well
• There is a significant amount of dirt
• Some permanent stains
• Waterproofing may be weak
• Small tear that has been professionally fixed
• Top-sheet chipping
• Deep scratches in the base
• Any core shots have been professionally fixed
• Edges are showing signs of wear, still intact.
5/10
• Clearly used
• There is dirt, and stains on large portions
• Massive top-sheet chipping
• Multiple core shots – professionally repaired
• Significant cosmetic damage
• Does not always perform as it should
• Still completely usable
4/10
• Used well
• Significant cosmetic damage – stains, pilling, fading
• Larger tears
• Damage that affects performance
• Edge cracks/pullout
after that is at buyer's/seller's discretion
Or they could rate them properly.. I could see how it would be useful if people were reasonable about it. Also ++++k for that rating scale. Seems spot on.