GRADING
CPW Mobiles Direct Grading
Chicago Phones Wholesale is a trusted wholesale distributor of new and used electronics, specializing in smartphones, tablets, accessories, and more. Based in the suburbs of beautiful Chicago, we serve a wide network of retailers, resellers, and international partners with quality products, competitive pricing, and responsive service.
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
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
Grade B1
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.
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.
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
Assurant Grading Scale for Smartphones and Tablets
Here is a full breakdown of our stock grades with example videos.
See FUNCTIONAL TESTING to learn what tests we run to determine our grades. All devices have the OEM locks disabled and have been data cleared.
AA+
Like New, Fully Functional Devices
Like-new devices from Buyer’s Remorse programs typically returned by consumers within 14 days of purchase.
A+
Light Wear and Tear, Fully Functional Devices
Devices have passed all functional tests performed and may exhibit some minor cosmetic blemishes.
A
Light Wear and Tear, Partially Functional Devices
Devices are functional but did not pass all functional tests and may exhibit some minor cosmetic blemishes.
B+
More Aggressive Wear and Tear, Fully Functional
Devices have passed all functional tests performed. They will exhibit more noticeable cosmetic blemishes.
B
More Aggressive Wear and Tear, Partially Functional
Devices are functional but did not pass all functional tests. They will exhibit more noticeable cosmetic blemishes.
C
Heavily Damaged Cosmetics, Only Key Functions Tested
Devices are functional but did not pass all functional tests. They will exhibit more noticeable cosmetic blemishes.
