WeSellCellular Direct Grading

We understand that inaccurate and inconsistent grading can damage your business.
When you buy from us, you know what you are getting, regardless of which stock you select.

We offer in-house inventory from our WeSellCellular Direct warehouse. You can see grading for that warehouse below.

We also offer inventory from our trusted suppliers. See Supplier Direct grading >>

Select the buttons below to see details on our primary grades.

Primary Smartphone Grades Primary Tablet and Wearable Grades Accessories Grades

We also have Secondary Grades for Smartphones, Tablets, and Wearables. While both have been tested for key functions, secondary grades may have one or more non-key functions that do not work.​​

Secondary Grades for Smartphones, Tablets and Wearables

WeSellCellular Direct Grading

WeSellCellular Direct offers both Primary and Secondary grades. While both have been tested for key functions, Secondary grades may have one or more non-key functions that do not work.

Primary Smartphone Grades

Each of these devices has passed all key functional tests.

New Sealed

Brand new in original packaging.

New HSO

Brand New (Handset Only). No Accessories or Boxes included.

Open Box

Comes in the original packaging, but is not sealed. These units are usually from buyers’ remorse programs that the customer returned within 14 days of purchasing.

Grade A1

A1 Appearance: Flawless at first glance

Screen: Very few, if any, faint scratches only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Very few, if any, minor blemishes only visible upon close inspection

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Grade A2

A2 Appearance: Excellent 

Screen: Few, faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Few, faint small blemishes only visible upon close inspection

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Grade RC1

RC1 devices have been cosmetically reconditioned to enhance their appearance. They will have similar cosmetics to our B1 phones.

RC1 Appearance: Lightly Used

Screen: Few to several faint, small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection

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Grade B1

B1 Appearance: Lightly used

Screen: Few to several faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection

Compared to the A2 grade, the screen might show slightly more signs of use, and the housing will show more signs of use.

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Grade RC2

RC2 devices have been cosmetically reconditioned to enhance their appearance. They will have fewer imperfections on the bezels, but otherwise, they will be cosmetically similar to our B2 phones.

RC2 Appearance: Used

Screen: Numerous faint and a few more pronounced scratches visible upon quick inspection

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection

Screens on the RC2 grade will show more signs of use compared to the RC1 grade.

See the video

Grade B2

B2 Appearance: Used

Screen: Numerous faint and a few more pronounced scratches visible upon quick inspection

Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection

The screens on the B2 grade will show more signs of use compared to the B1 grade.

See the video

Grade C1

C1 Appearance: Heavily used

Screen: Extensive, pronounced scratches, easily visible upon quick inspection 

Housing/bezel: Extensive, pronounced blemishes (scratches, scuffs), easily visible upon quick inspection

See the video

KFCG

Screen: 

  • • Working LCD
  • • The device will have cracked glass on the front and/or back
  • • A small percentage may have an LCD blemish

Other: Devices have not been cosmetically graded and will vary in appearance.

KFLB

Screen: 

  • • Working LCD
  • • The device will have a blemish on the LCD (white spot, yellow spot, burned image, discolored LCD, or halo)

Other: Devices have not been cosmetically graded and will vary in appearance.

Primary Tablet and Wearable Grades

New Sealed

Brand new in original packaging.

New HSO

Brand New (Handset Only). No Accessories or Boxes included.

Open Box

Comes in the original packaging, but is not sealed.  These units are usually from  buyers’ remorse programs that the customer returned within 14 days of purchasing.

Grade A

Grade A Appearance: Excellent

Screen: Very few faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection

Housing Bezel: Very few faint small blemishes only visible upon close inspection

Grade B

Grade B Appearance: Used

Screen: Several  faint scratches visible upon quick inspection

Housing Bezel:  Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection

Grade C

Grade C Appearance: Heavily Used

Screen: Extensive, pronounced scratches, easily visible upon quick inspection

Housing bezel:  Extensive, pronounced blemishes (scratches, scuffs), easily visible upon quick inspection

Secondary Smartphone, Tablet and Wearable Grades

All devices in grades PGL/PCG/PLB have not been cosmetically graded and will vary in appearance. All units have:

  • • No ID Lock
  • • No Apple activation error
  • • No iTunes Image
  • • Good Touch ID
  • • Clean ESN

PGL

Functionality: 

  • • Power on
  • • Good LCD
  • • One or more non-key functions do not work

Screen: No cracks

LCD: No LCD blemish (see KFLB or PLB for definition of LCD blemish)

PCG

Functionality: 

  • • Power on
  • • One or more non-key functions do not work

Screen: The device will have cracked glass on the front and/or back

LCD: Small percentage may have an LCD blemish (see KFLB or PLB for definition of LCD blemish)

PLB

Functionality: 

  • • Power on
  • • One or more non-key functions do not work

Screen: No cracks

LCD: LCD blemish (white spot, yellow spot, discolored LCD, burned image, or halo)

PID

Functionality: 

  • • Power on
  • • Facial recognition does not work
  • • One or more non-key functions may not work

Screen: Cracks possible

LCD: LCD blemish possible (white spot, yellow spot, discolored LCD, burned image, or halo)

PLCD

Functionality: 

  • • Power on
  • • One or more non-key functions may not work

 LCD:  LCD may have Black Spot(s), Line(s), Discoloration, or Full Black LCD

  • • Clean ESN
  • • No Apple ID Locks

Accessories Grades

New

Brand new in original packaging.

Open Box

Comes in original packaging. Not Sealed. Normally from buyers’ remorse (14-day) returns.

Used

These units are bulk and will not come in original packaging. 

DisplayCameraConnectivityAudioBatteryOtherWearables
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Touchscreen TestTest the sensitivity of the screenAll areas used during testing register touch
Screen Dimming TestTests that the screen brightness adjustsScreen brightness changes with change in setting
Screen Pixel TestTests for dead pixels100% of pixels light up and are functional
Screen Discoloration TestTests the screen for discoloration or burned imagesScreen is free of pink/ yellow/ and blue marks from burning
White Spot TestTests the screen for white spots against white backgroundScreen is free of any significant white spots
Proximity Sensor TestTests if buttons deactivate when phone is close to users faceScreen goes dark when phone is covered
Rotation TestTests if display rotates when device is rotatedDisplay rotates with device
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Front Camera TestTests if front camera takes a good picture (color & blurriness)Picture taken is of good quality
BackCamera Test Tests if back camera takes a good picture (color & blurriness)Picture taken is of good quality
Additional Camera TestTests if any additional camera(s) takes a good picture (color & blurriness)Picture taken is of good quality
Camera Flash TestTests if camera flash workFlash seen when flash engaged
Back Camera Flash TestTest if camera(s) flash workScreen flashes white when photo taken
Camera Video TestTests if front camera takes a good video (color, sound, & blurriness)Picture and audio of video taken is of good quality
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
WIFITests if the phone connects to WIFIDevice detects and connects to WiFi network
Bluetooth Test Tests if the signal comes on and device can connect to bluetooth Detects nearby Bluetooth devices
SIM Card TestTests that SIM is recognizedSIM is recognized
Service TestTests that device can make a callCall to 611 completed
SD Slot TestTests that SD slot recognizes card SD symbol displays
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Earpiece TestTests that a user can hear sound through the earpiece Sound heard when device placed at operator’s ear
Headset TestTests the headset jacks workSound heard through headset
Loudspeaker TestTest quality of speakerSound heard through speaker
Microphone 1 TestTests microphone quality of top microphoneRecorded message is clear and strong, with no crackling
Microphone 2 TestTests microphone quality of bottom microphoneRecorded message is clear and strong, with no crackling
Vibration TestTests if the device vibratesVibration felt when vibration turned on
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Battery Charging TestValidates that battery will chargeBattery charges
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Physical Buttons TestTests that all buttons work (volume/ home/ power button/ back/ multi-screen)Buttons function and are consistently easy to use
Touch ID testTests that fingerprint can be readFingerprint can be read
Face ID testTest facial recognition feature worksFacial recognition feature works
Test NameTEST PURPOSEPASS THRESHOLDTEST PERFORMED?
Physical Buttons TestTests that all buttons work (volume/ home/ power button/ back/ multi-screen)Buttons function and are consistently easy to use
Touch ID testTests that fingerprint can be readFingerprint can be read
Face ID testTest facial recognition feature worksFacial recognition feature works

NOTE: Even if the defect is not tested for we may accept returns, depending on which grade purchased.
Check Return Policy for more information

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