Device Condition Grading Protocol:
Know Your Exact Valuation Tier
At Reselltech, we eliminate random doorstep price cuts. Our transparent 3-tier inspection protocol calculates your payout based strictly on hardware age, cosmetic condition, and functional health.
Grade A
- ✓ Zero Scratches or Dents: Body, display glass, and frame are completely mint without micro-scratches.
- ✓ Original Accessories: Includes original box, working genuine charger, and matching serial number.
- ✓ Battery Health: 98%–100% capacity with negligible charge cycles.
Devices that are officially out of production or discontinued (e.g. older Apple Silicon flagships, pro MacBooks, or legacy iPhones) qualify for Grade A even without active warranty, provided they satisfy all cosmetic and physical Grade A conditions without flaws.
Grade B
- ✓ Minor Cosmetic Scuffs: Faint hairline scratches on the back or frame that are invisible from an arm’s distance.
- ✓ Clean Display: Zero cracks, dead pixels, touch ghosting, or screen lines.
- ✓ 100% Functional: All cameras, speakers, Wi-Fi, biometric sensors, and buttons operate normally.
- ✓ Battery Health: 85%–97% original capacity.
Grade C
- ⚠ Body Damage: Multiple visible dents, chipped corners, deep housing scratches, or peeling paint.
- ⚠ Component Faults: Minor speaker crackle, degraded microphone, loose ports, or non-functional vibration motor.
- ⚠ Degraded Battery: Sub-80% battery capacity or “Service Recommended” status.
- ⚠ Missing Packaging: Device sold without original retail box or original power adapter.
Please Note: All online values and valuation figures generated on this website are indicative quotations only based on user-declared conditions. The final purchase price will strictly be determined on doorstep visit after complete physical and software diagnostics by our certified technician. Reselltech reserves the sole right to decline, cancel, or reject any transaction or device purchase at any time without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Category-Specific Inspection Standards
Detailed diagnostic checkpoints applied across laptops, desktops, phones, and wearables.
Laptops & MacBooks
- Display Anti-Reflective Coating: Screen must be free of permanent keyboard pressure imprints, staingate, or rubber gasket erosion.
- Hinge & Chassis: Smooth hinge movement without wobble, creaks, or bottom-panel warping (indicating battery swelling).
- Battery Cycle Limits: Grade A requires under 150 cycles; Grade B requires under 500 cycles with normal status.
- Original Charger: Matching wattage genuine power brick and USB-C/MagSafe cable are required for Grade A/B valuation.
Smartphones
- Display Integrity: Screen tested for OLED burn-in, ghost touch, green tint, or third-party replacement warnings in Settings.
- Biometrics & Sensors: Face ID, Touch ID, True Tone, proximity sensor, and compass must test 100% functional.
- Camera Sensor Health: Clean autofocus without internal dust particles, lens scratches, or black sensor spots on 1x/3x/5x lenses.
- Housing: Zero camera ring chipping or SIM-tray cracks for top Grade A valuation.
iMac Desktops (M-Series)
- 4.5K Glass Condition: Bezel glass and screen must be free of micro-chips, corner cracks, or dead pixel clusters.
- Stand Mechanism: Internal tension spring must hold angles firmly without chin sag or loose tilt joints.
- Power Supply: Color-matched external power brick with built-in Gigabit Ethernet must be fully operational.
- Peripherals: Magic Keyboard (with Touch ID) and Magic Mouse/Trackpad must pair and hold charge.
Smartwatches (Apple / Galaxy)
- Biometric Sensor Glass: Rear ceramic/sapphire glass must be free of sweat pitting, cracks, or sensor scratches.
- Crown & Buttons: Digital Crown haptic response and side button clicks must be crisp with no sticking.
- Battery Capacity: Battery health above 85% with all-day battery life on a single charge.
- Charging Puck: Original magnetic fast-charging puck must be included.
Feature-by-Feature Grading Breakdown
Check what our verified technicians inspect during your 15-minute doorstep appointment.
| Hardware Parameter | Grade A (Mint) | Grade B (Good) | Grade C (Fair / Faulty) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device Age Window | Under 3 Months | 3 to 11 Months | Over 11 Months / Discontinued |
| Official Warranty Status | 9+ Months Remaining (or Discontinued exception) | 1 to 9 Months Remaining | Out of Warranty / Expired |
| Display Panel Condition | 100% Flawless, zero micro-scratches | 1–2 faint surface scratches | Deep scratches, chipped bezel, discoloration |
| Body Housing & Frame | Pristine, no color peel or scuffs | Minor pocket rub / hairline scuffs | Multiple dents, bent chassis, deep gashes |
| Battery Capacity | 98% to 100% Health | 85% to 97% Health | Under 80% / Service Notification |
| Box & Tax Invoice | Required with matching IMEI/Serial | Bill preferred, generic box accepted | Device only (No accessories) |
| Payout Benchmark | 96% – 100% of Base Price | 80% – 86% of Base Price | 52% – 62% of Base Price |
Grading FAQs
My laptop is a discontinued MacBook Pro (M1 Max) with zero scratches. Why is it Grade A?
Under our Discontinued Hardware Exception, models no longer sold brand-new at retail are exempt from the 3-month age and warranty rule. As long as your device is 100% flawless cosmetically, passes all logic board diagnostics, and includes original accessories, it earns full Grade A payout.
What happens if the technician finds an undisclosed fault on my doorstep?
Our technician will explain the issue in person using diagnostic software (e.g., dead pixels, battery cycle count, or camera sensor spots) and adjust the valuation to the corresponding Grade B or C rate. If you choose not to sell, the doorstep visit is 100% free with zero cancellation charges.
Do I need my Aadhaar or government ID to complete the sale?
Yes. Under Indian recommerce regulations, our technician verifies a government photo ID (Aadhaar or Driving License) and provides an official digital bill of sale before transferring the funds to your UPI or bank account.