Calculator Condition Guide

We have made it simple to help you choose the correct condition of your calculator when getting a Topcalcs Trade-In quote. An accurate assessment will ensure you receive the quoted value for your device. To assist you, we have 4 simple choices to select from: Please note we do NOT accept School Edition (labeled) devices.

EXCELLENT = The item has been used, but is 100% functional with no issues, meaning it looks flawless and in pristine condition. It must have a slide cover, battery cover and accessories. It may have very light signs of cosmetic wear, such as minor scratches, but no engravings, cracks, screen defects or missing or worn keys. Packaging may be opened or repackaged.

Operation: 100% fully functional
Cosmetics: Flawless, like new – absolutely no blemishes
Packaging: Opened or repackaged
Accessories: All
Screen: Full display
Keys: No wear
Engravings/Identifying Marks: None
Slide Cover: Yes
Battery Cover: Yes

GOOD = The item is used and may show normal signs of everyday use, but is 100% fully functional with no issues. It may show some cosmetic wear such as scratches, engravings or identifying marks on it, but it may not have missing keys or display damage. It may have damaged packaging or be repackaged and missing some accessories.

Operation: 100% fully functional
Cosmetics: Normal signs of wear, such as small scratches or blemishes
Packaging: Damaged or repackaged
Accessories: Some missing
Screen: Full display
Keys: Some wear, none missing
Engravings/Identifying Marks: Minor
Slide Cover: Yes
Battery Cover: Yes

POOR = The item may be worn and have heavy physical damage, but is still 100% fully functional. The device must still function as normal. If it does not, it is considered in DEFECTIVE condition. Your device is in this condition with any of following: scratched or cracked display screen; worn, missing or non-working key buttons; scratches, dents, engravings and identifying marks; missing slide or battery cover.

Operation: 100% fully functional
Cosmetics: Extreme signs of cosmetic wear, including scratches, dents, engravings and identifying marks
Packaging: Damaged or repackaged
Accessories: Missing
Screen: Scratched, cracked, but still functional
Keys: Wear, missing or broken
Engravings/Identifying Marks: Yes
Slide Cover: Missing
Battery Cover: Missing

DEFECTIVE = The item is not fully-functional or defective. The screen has blemishes and/or bruising that impact the display. If you select POOR, but the device is not 100% functional, or has a bad display it is considered DEFECTIVE and you might receive a quote that is lower than the POOR value.

Operation: Non-functional
Cosmetics: Extreme signs of cosmetic wear, including scratches, dents, engravings and identifying marks
Packaging: Damaged or repackaged
Accessories: Missing
Screen: Broken or blemished such that it is not working
Keys: Wear, missing or broken
Engravings/Identifying Marks: Yes
Slide Cover: Missing
Battery Cover: Missing

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT any School Edition (labeled) calculators or devices that are lost or stolen. If you have any questions or need assistance in selecting the correct condition of your item, please call or email us at 844-TOPCALCS | support@topcalcs.com and we will do our best to help you determine the correct condition to avoid a revised offer upon receipt.