The Tech For Techs Standard

This webpage aims to establish industry-wide standards for grading refurbished products in the UK. By setting these standards, we ensure that all refurbishers operate at the same quality levels. This means that when you buy a refurbished product from one supplier, you can expect the same quality and reliability from another supplier.

Key Points

Uniform Quality: Our standards guarantee that refurbished products are graded consistently across different suppliers.
Customer Confidence: Buyers can trust that they will receive a product that meets the same high standards, regardless of where they purchase it.
Industry Transparency: Clear grading criteria help maintain transparency in the refurbished products market, making it easier for consumers to understand what they are buying.
Enhanced Competition: Standardized grading levels the playing field for refurbishers, encouraging healthy competition and better products for consumers.

Benefits

Reliable Purchases: Consumers can shop with confidence, knowing that refurbished products are consistently graded and reliable.
Simplified Choices: Clear grading standards make it easier to compare products from different suppliers.
Market Trust: Establishing these standards builds trust in the refurbished products market, benefiting both consumers and suppliers.

By adhering to these standards, we aim to improve the overall quality and trustworthiness of refurbished products in the UK market.

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Cosmetic Grading Basics

S Grade (S=STAR): (Also known as A* or A+)
- Condition: Like-new, almost indistinguishable from a new product.
- Appearance: No visible scratches, dents, or marks.
- Functionality: Fully functional, with no signs of previous use.
A Grade:
- Condition: Excellent, very minor signs of use.
- Appearance: Very light scratches or marks, almost unnoticeable.
- Functionality: Fully functional, high-quality performance.
B Grade:
- Condition: Good, moderate signs of use.
- Appearance: Noticeable scratches or marks, but no major damage.
- Functionality: Fully functional, with all features working properly.
C Grade:
- Condition: Fair, heavy signs of use.
- Appearance: Significant scratches, marks, or small dents.
- Functionality: Fully functional, though cosmetic issues may be more apparent.
D Grade:
- Condition: Poor, extensive signs of use and wear.
- Appearance: Major scratches, dents, or other cosmetic issues.
- Functionality: May have minor functional issues but is generally still operational, These units are typically intended for parts or to be refurbished.

Laptop Cosmetic Grading Basics

S Grade (S=STAR): (Also known as A* or A+)
- Condition: Like-new, virtually indistinguishable from a new product.
- Appearance: No visible scratches, dents, or marks.
- Functionality: Fully functional, with no signs of previous use.
A Grade:
- Condition: Excellent, showing very minor signs of previous use.
- Appearance: Very light scratches or marks, barely noticeable.
- Functionality: Fully functional with high-quality performance. Screens are free of scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discolouration, or blemishes.
B Grade:
- Condition: Good, moderate signs of use.
- Appearance: Noticeable scratches or marks on the body and external surfaces. May have small dings, dents, or paint chips.
- Functionality: Fully functional with all features working properly. Screens may have slight scratches, uneven light diffusion, or subtle blemishes, but no cracks or dead pixels.
C Grade:
- Condition: Fair, heavy signs of use.
- Appearance: Significant scratches, marks, or small dents. May include large paint chips.
- Functionality: Fully functional, although cosmetic issues are more apparent. Screens may have uneven light diffusion, blemishes, or dark marks.
D Grade:
- Condition: Poor, extensive signs of use and wear.
- Appearance: Major scratches, dents, or other cosmetic issues.
- Functionality: May have minor functional issues but is generally still operational. These units are typically intended for parts only or to be refurbished.

PC / Desktop / Workstation Grading Standards

S Grade (S=STAR): (Also known as A* or A+)
- Condition: New in the box or brown box, essentially in like-new condition.
- Appearance: No visible scratches, dents, or marks.
- Functionality: Fully functional, with no signs of previous use.
A Grade:
- Condition: Excellent, showing very minor signs of previous use.
- Appearance: No deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or broken/missing pieces.
- Functionality: Fully functional with high-quality performance.
B Grade:
- Condition: Good, moderate signs of use.
- Appearance: Light scratches on the external body, possibly more extensive wear on the unit housing or external case. May have small dings, dents, or paint chips.
- Functionality: Fully functional with all features working properly.
C Grade:
- Condition: Fair, heavy signs of use.
- Appearance: Multiple scratches, large areas of paint missing, severe dents, and potentially broken latches.
- Functionality: Fully functional, though cosmetic issues are more apparent.
D Grade:
- Condition: Poor, extensive signs of use and wear.
- Appearance: Major scratches, dents, or other cosmetic issues.
- Functionality: May have minor functional issues but is generally still operational. These units are typically intended for parts only or to be refurbished

LCD or LED Displays /Monitors : Displays

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Tablets & Smart Phones

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