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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Chris Cochran, post: 766563, member: 11341&quot;]I suppose it depends on the method of sale.&nbsp; I know from experience some online sites are very strict on how books are categorized.&nbsp; In most cases as someone else said, I make sure to clean or fix anything that will not harm the book, get sticky or dirty spots of cover if possible.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Many online marketplaces use a standard set of classifications (this is kind of a morphed version of several site regs that I&#039;ve adopted over the years)</p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; New - means it is absolutely new still in original condition.&nbsp; Some books may have special media bundles or offers, these must be present.</p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; Used Like New - Dust cover is present, spine is in tact and pages are clean and free of any markings.&nbsp; The front or back may have small cosmetic damage normal with limited use.</p><p><br /></p><p>3.&nbsp; Used Very Good - Dust cover may be missing and front and back may show minor cosmetic wear.&nbsp; Pages are in good condition free from writing or folds.</p><p><br /></p><p>4.&nbsp; Used Good - Dust cover is missing.&nbsp; Front and back may show excessive signs of wear from continuous use.&nbsp; Pages may be worn with folded edges and may contain limited writings or highlighting.&nbsp; May also contain labels from previous owner such as from a library or school. </p><p><br /></p><p>5.&nbsp; Used Acceptable - No Dust Cover.&nbsp; May have water damage, folded pages, scratches on front or back.&nbsp; May contain writing and highlights.&nbsp; Basically you can tell it has been well used, but the text is readable and functional.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve sold for awhile but I remember when I first started out I would get all kinds of complaints about condition of books even for minor things.&nbsp; The biggest and number one rule is be up front and honest about condition, clean up what you can without damaging the book, and provide pics when possible.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>A note on labeling a book as a &quot;collectible&quot;, just be sure there&#039;s something that makes it stand out and thus worthy of a higher asking price.&nbsp; First editions, signed copies, out of print, errors, limited copies produced.</p><p><br /></p><p>You would assume people understand a used book has been used but I have had many a complaint about a book listed as good condition because somebody expected it to look brand new.&nbsp; But I enjoy selling books and sharing my own collections.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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