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This topic defines enumerated values that specify the condition of the item. Item conditions can vary with each eBay Category. For more detailed explanations of different item conditions for some top eBay Categories, see the Item conditions by category help topic.

Value

Description

NEW

The inventory item is a brand-new, unopened item in its original packaging.

Note: The Condition Description field cannot be used for items in NEW condition.

LIKE_NEW

The inventory item is in 'like-new' condition. In other words, the item has been opened, but very lightly used if used at all. This condition typically applies to books or DVDs.

Note: This condition enumeration value should be used for trading card categories to indicate that a trading card is Graded.

NEW_OTHER

The inventory item is a new, unused item, but it may be missing the original packaging or perhaps not sealed. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

NEW_WITH_DEFECTS

The inventory item is a new, unused item, but it has defects. This item condition is typically applicable to clothing or shoes that may have scuffs, hanging threads, missing buttons, etc. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

CERTIFIED_REFURBISHED

The inventory item is in pristine, like-new condition and has been inspected, cleaned and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories.

Note: The CERTIFIED_REFURBISHED value has replaced the deprecated MANUFACTURER_REFURBISHED value. eBay will automatically convert the condition value of existing inventory items from MANUFACTURER_REFURBISHED to CERTIFIED_REFURBISHED. To list an item as 'Certified Refurbished', a seller must be pre-qualified by eBay for this feature. Any seller who is not eligible for this feature will be blocked if they try to create a new listing or revise an existing listing with this item condition.

Any seller that is interested in eligibility requirements to list with 'Certified Refurbished' should see the Certified refurbished program page in Seller Center. See the eBay Refurbished Program page in Seller Center for more details.

EXCELLENT_REFURBISHED

The inventory item is in like new condition and has been inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

Any seller that is interested in eligibility requirements to list with 'Excellent Refurbished' should see the Certified refurbished program page in Seller Center. See the eBay Refurbished Program page in Seller Center for more details.

VERY_GOOD_REFURBISHED

The inventory item shows minimal wear and has been inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

Any seller that is interested in eligibility requirements to list with 'Very Good Refurbished' should see the Certified refurbished program page in Seller Center. See the eBay Refurbished Program page in Seller Center for more details.

GOOD_REFURBISHED

The inventory item shows moderate wear and has been inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

Any seller that is interested in eligibility requirements to list with 'Good Refurbished' should see the Certified refurbished program page in Seller Center. See the eBay Refurbished Program page in Seller Center for more details.

SELLER_REFURBISHED

The inventory item has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party. This means the item was inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

Note: This condition ('Seller Refurbished') can no longer be used in numerous categories for the following marketplaces: US, Canada, UK, Germany, and Australia. The 'Seller Refurbished' item condition will be replaced by one of three new refurbished values:

  • EXCELLENT_REFURBISHED

  • VERY_GOOD_REFURBISHED

  • GOOD_REFURBISHED

To use any of these new refurbished item conditions in an applicable category, sellers must go through an application and qualification process. Any seller who is not eligible to use these new refurbished item conditions in the category will be blocked if they try to create a new listing or revise an existing listing with any of these three new item conditions. Any active listings in an applicable category that had condition 'Seller Refurbished' as the item condition should have been administratively ended by eBay. Sellers will have to relist these items, and until they are eligible to list with the new refurbished item conditions, they will need to use another item condition supported in the category, such as condition USED_ACCEPTABLE.

USED_EXCELLENT

The inventory item is used but in excellent condition. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

USED_VERY_GOOD

The inventory item is used but in very good condition. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

Note: This condition value should be used for trading card categories to indicate that a trading card is Ungraded.

USED_GOOD

The inventory item is used but in good condition. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

USED_ACCEPTABLE

The inventory item is in acceptable condition. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.

FOR_PARTS_OR_NOT_WORKING

The inventory item is not fully functioning as originally designed. A buyer will generally buy an item in this condition knowing that the item will need to be repaired, or a buyer will buy that item just to use one or more of the parts/components that comprise the item. When a seller specifies this condition for an item, that seller should also provide a more detailed explanation of the item's condition in the conditionDescription field.