What does “as-is” mean in a listing?
As-is means a seller is listing an item with its flaws disclosed and, typically, no returns accepted — the buyer takes it in its current state. It signals notable damage or wear such as stains, holes, or missing parts. On the GradeThread scale, as-is items usually fall in the Fair to Poor range, about a 3 to 5.
How it's used in a listing
An eBay listing “Vintage coat, sold AS-IS, stain on lining and torn pocket (see photos), no returns” warns buyers the item has real flaws priced in.
How it maps to the grade scale
As-is usually signals the Fair (5) to Poor (3–4) tiers on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale. Grading an as-is item with specific factor scores turns a vague disclaimer into an itemized, trustworthy flaw report.
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As-is — frequently asked
- Does as-is mean broken?
- Not necessarily broken, but it means the item has disclosed flaws and is usually sold without returns. As-is items typically grade in the Fair-to-Poor range (3–5) because the seller is signaling damage or heavy wear the buyer accepts up front.
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