Best appearance
Choose Excellent if...
You care more about how the item looks, are buying as a gift, or want a cleaner-looking piece for your setup or collection.
CaveGamers Condition Guide
CaveGamers Condition Guide
Choose the condition that fits how you shop.
Every CaveGamers item is professionally cleaned, thoroughly tested, and guaranteed to work. Condition only describes cosmetic appearance, so you can choose the look and price point that works best for you.
Functionality is always guaranteed.
Whether you choose Excellent or Good, your item will be cleaned, tested, and backed by our guarantee. The only difference is the amount of visible cosmetic wear.
Quick decision
Which condition should I choose?
Best value
Choose Good if...
You mainly care about gameplay and want the most value. It may show more visible wear, but it is still cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to work.
Side-by-side
Quick comparison
| Condition | Best for | Cosmetic wear | Functionality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Collectors, gifts, cleaner-looking setups, and customers who care more about appearance. | Light to moderate signs of previous use. No major cosmetic damage. | Professionally cleaned, thoroughly tested, and guaranteed to work. |
| Good | Players who want the best value and care more about gameplay than appearance. | More noticeable wear from normal use, such as scratches, scuffs, fading, or discoloration. | Professionally cleaned, thoroughly tested, and guaranteed to work. |
Condition option
Excellent Condition
Excellent Condition is ideal when appearance matters. These items may show light signs of previous use, but they are free from major cosmetic damage and are a great choice for gifts, collections, or cleaner-looking setups.
What you may see
- Light surface scratches
- Small scuffs from normal use
- Minor fading or light cosmetic wear
What to expect by item type
Discs: Excellent surfaces with little to no visible scratching.
Handheld screens: Great overall shape with no major damage, though minor light scratching may be present.
Cartridges: Labels are fully intact and well-preserved, with only light wear or slight fading possible.
Consoles, handhelds, and controllers: Light to moderate cosmetic wear, such as faint scratches or small scuffs.
Excellent Condition examples
Real examples of typical cosmetic wear. Swipe, scroll, or use the arrows to browse.
Condition option
Good Condition
Good Condition is perfect for gamers who care more about playing than appearance. These items may show more noticeable cosmetic wear, but they are still fully functional, cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to work.
What you may see
- More noticeable scratches or scuffs
- Label wear, fading, discoloration, or sticker residue
- Minor cracks or heavier signs of regular use
What to expect by item type
Discs: May show light to moderate scratching but are resurfaced when needed and guaranteed to play.
Handheld screens: May have noticeable scratches or scuffs, but nothing that drastically affects gameplay.
Cartridges: Labels remain intact but may show moderate wear, including fading, discoloration, tears, or sticker residue.
Consoles, handhelds, and controllers: May have heavier cosmetic wear, such as scratches, scuffs, discoloration, minor cracks, or signs of regular use.
Good Condition examples
Real examples of typical cosmetic wear. Swipe, scroll, or use the arrows to browse.
One helpful note about photos
Photos shown here are examples of typical cosmetic wear. The exact item you receive may vary, but it will match the condition selected and will always be professionally cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to work.
Still unsure?
Choose Excellent if appearance matters most. Choose Good if you want the best value. Either way, your item is cleaned, tested, guaranteed, and ready to play.