Out-of-Print/Out-of-Stock Indefinitely--Condition Standards

With YBP's OP/OSI Service, you will only receive titles that are in either "Fine" (F) or "Very Good" (VG) condition, according to the following criteria:

  • Fine (F): No defects, little usage. Older books may show minor flaws.

  • Very Good (VG): Attractive, but shows some signs of wear and is no longer fresh.

Former library books, and books described in "Good" (G) or worse condition, are unacceptable and will not be supplied.

  • Good (G): The average used book with all pages present. Books with loose bindings, highlighting, cocked spine, or torn dust jackets can fall into this category.

  • Fair (FR): Obviously well worn and handled, but without missing text pages; it may, however, be without endpapers or a title page. There may be markings, but they do not interfere with readability.

  • Poor (P): All text is legible but book may be soiled and have binding defects. Reading copies and binding copies fall into this category.