Our Grading Scale

Star Cellular offers used devices of various grades, sourced directly from major carriers. We offer fully functional and tested devices at better prices than a brand new phones. When you buy from Star Cellular, you will know the exact condition of every device you order.

Mint: Looks like new

The screen will have very few, if any, faint scratches only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light.

The housing/bezel will have very few, if any, minor blemishes only visible upon close inspection.

Excellent: Flawless at first glance

The screen will have few, faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light.

The housing/bezel will have few, faint small blemishes only visible upon close inspection.

Good: Lightly Used

The screen will have few to several faint small scratches, only visible upon close inspection or viewing/rotating under light.

The housing/bezel will have several blemishes (scratches, scuffs), visible upon quick inspection.

Average: Used

The screen will have numerous faint and a few more pronounced scratches visible upon quick inspection.

The housing/bezel will have several blemishes (scratches, scuffs) visible upon quick inspection.

The screens will show more signs of use compared to the Good grade.

Fair: Heavily Used

The screen will have extensive, pronounced scratches, easily visible upon quick inspection.

The housing/bezel will have extensive, pronounced blemishes (scratches, scuffs), easily visible upon quick inspection.

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