The Collection List provides information on the completeness and condition of each item. However the letters and numbers are not self explanatory so here is a key to the whole thing. The numbers relating to Visual and Technical Condition are probably different to other peoples systems. I find that you need several categories to give a good idea of the condition, though any system is subjective. The items in faint type are available for Sale or Swap.
Manual
o = original c = copy No = I have no manual for this type of chess computer E = English G = German F = French D = Dutch S = Spanish I = Italian P = Portugese all = There are two or more parts to the documentation and I have them all
Power Supply
Yes = I have the original power supply Yes g = I have an appropriate generic or universal power supply No = I do not have the power supply B = a Batteries only machine b = it runs on batteries as well Integral = the power supply is integral to the machine Aus = Australian type
Chess Pieces
Yes o = Original pieces with the chess computer Yes = A set of pieces are with the machine but they are probably or definitely not original. No = No pieces n/a = This type of machine does not have pieces with it e.g. those with an LCD chess board TV = The machine displays on a TV.
Box
Yes = The original box is with the machine. No = No box h/c o = Original hard case s/c o = Original soft case Case = Optional case from the manufacturer made for this model eg Mephisto BK650 Exclusive Case Case + ovp = Optional case and original box all = All of the original boxes m/c = Mountain Case (purpose built) w/c = Wood Case b/c = Brief Case pouch = Original leather or plastic pouch.
Visual Condition
1+ = As new or exceptional used condition 1 = Mint. Hard to distinguish from new ( though sometimes the boxes will show some shelf wear) 1- = Close to Mint. Well above average but some minor signs of wear 2+ = Above average (in some peoples terminology this could still be Mint?) 2 = Average used condition. Signs of wear and tear but no bad cracks, bumps or scratches or anything which detracts markedly from the appearance 2- = Below average. Perhaps bumps, scratches or light spots 3 = Some important disfiguring feature
Technical Condition
1 = In full and perfect working order 2+ = Close to perfect working order. A minor issue which does not prevent full use and enjoyment of the machine 2 = In working order but a minor function may be inoperative eg sound, non-lighting led or a key may need heavy pressure etc. 2- = In working order and a full game of chess can be played but at least one function is faulty and this impacts to some extent on use 3+ = Faulty in important respects but still useable 3 = Faulty. Not presently useable but possibly fully mendable 3- = Faulty. Probably not mendable. 4 = Dead. No prospect of repair. ? = Unknown. The chess computer is new and unopened.
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