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 >>
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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.
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. None of the devices will have an “Unknown Part” message.
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.
A1
Flawless at first glance
Screen: Very few, if any, faint scratches. Only visible upon close inspection.
Housing/bezel: Very few, if any, minor blemishes. Only visible upon close inspection.
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A2
Excellent
Screen: A few faint, small scratches. Only visible upon close inspection, or when tilting the screen under light.
Housing/bezel: A few faint, small blemishes. Only visible upon close inspection.
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Grade A1 Device
Grade A-2 Device
B1
Lightly used
Screen: Minor scratches or scuffs, covering up to about a quarter of the screen.
Housing/bezel: Few to several minor blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection.
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Grade B1 Device
Grade B1 Device
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B2
Moderately Used
Screen: Moderate scratches or scuffs, covering up to about half the screen.
Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection.
C1
Screen-Worn
Screen: Extensive scratches or scuffs, covering more than half the screen.
Housing/bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection.
The housing is the same as B2. Only the screen is more worn.
C2
Housing-Worn
Screen: Varies, anywhere from near-flawless to extensive scratching.
Housing/bezel: Extensive, pronounced blemishes (scratches, scuffs, dings, dents), easily visible upon quick inspection.
Grade B2 Device
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Grade C2 Device
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D1
Functionality: Fully Functional
Screen: Working LCD; the device will have cracked glass on the front.
Housing/bezel: No cracks, missing or broken parts, or bends
LCD: No LCD blemish
Other: Devices have not been cosmetically graded and will vary in appearance.
D2
Functionality: Fully Functional
Screen: Working LCD; the front glass may also be cracked.
Housing/bezel: Cracked back or side frame
LCD: No LCD blemish
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
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
B
Grade B Appearance: Used
Screen: Several faint scratches visible upon quick inspection
Housing Bezel: Several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection
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/PBL have not been cosmetically graded and will vary in appearance. All units have:
• No ID Lock
• No Apple activation error
• No iTunes Image
• Clean ESN
*Devices in these two grades may display an "Unknown Part" message
PGL
Functionality:
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Power on
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Good LCD
-
One or more functions do not work (camera, speaker, microphone, facial recognition, etc.) and/or the units can have the message “unknown part”
Screen: May have cracks
LCD: No LCD blemish (see PBL for definition of LCD blemish)
PBL
Functionality:
-
Power on
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One or more functions may not work
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Can have “unknown part” message
Screen: May have cracks
LCD: LCD blemish or defect (white spot, yellow spot, black spot(s), line(s), discoloration, burned image, halo, or full black LCD)
Accessories Grades
New Sealed
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.