We sort our used books into four categories: Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor.
These condition categories are meant to be an approximate guide only. We try to keep them consistent, but they're just rough, subjective guidelines, so you may want to contact us if you'd like to know about a specific book's condition in more detail.
Our system automatically fetches images for a book based on its ISBN. Since publishers will sometimes use the same ISBN for printings with different covers, we can't guarantee that the image shown on our site will match the cover of the book we have in stock. We also can't guarantee a book will come with its original dust jacket, bundled CDs/DVDs, or any other peripherals it may have originally been sold with.
If you want to know more about a specific book, email us at info@bookhound.co.nz and we'll be happy to provide photos and detailed condition information.
Very Good
Books in very good condition show only minor signs of wear.
Good
Books in good condition may show signs of wear or age (e.g. mild foxing or discoloration) but are completely intact and have no major defects or damage.
Fair
Books in fair condition show signs of wear and tear (e.g. scuffing, creases, small rips or marks), but the text is fully intact and readable.
Poor
Books in poor condition have their text intact are suitable as reading copies, but are very worn and may have significant damage; the text may be significantly annoted, the binding may be loose, and the cover may be ripped.