In addition to our standard grading system of BRAND NEW PLUS through POOR MINUS, Zeitgeist Optical will sometimes receive used items with unique conditions. Please refer to the following guide to familiarize yourself with these exceptional conditions, and note the exceptions to the Zeitgeist Optical 1000% Satisfaction Guarantee™ and the Zeitgeist Optical No-Hassle No-Fault No-Fee™ return policy.


UG – UGLY
The look only a photographer would love. UGLY means that equipment is rough, with multiple impressions in metal, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or haze which will affect picture quality. Our warranty does not cover UGLY grade items, and returns are not accepted.


ST – STICKY
Functional, but unpleasant to hold. STICKY means that equipment is sticky to the touch and may or may not leave a residue on hands, surfaces, or clothing. The stickiness may be limited to the frame or may extend to internal parts. Zeitgeist Optical does not have the ability to differentiate between stickiness caused by the natural breakdown of rubberized components and that caused by foreign substances, fluids, or residues. Our warranty does not cover STICKY grade items, and returns are not accepted.


IN – INFESTED
A bit buggy at times. INFESTED means that living organisms have moved into the equipment and made it their home (see below for unliving organisms). Zeitgeist Optical does not have the ability to differentiate between infestations, which may include (but are not limited to) ants, bees, cockroaches, woodlice, lice, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses. The infestation may be limited to 1-2 organisms or it may include more elaborate structures such as a nest, hive, or biofilm. INFESTED items are shipped in sealed containers, and the end user assumes all responsibility for dealing with any associated organisms. Our warranty does not cover INFESTED grade items, and returns are not accepted.


CU – CURSED
Handle with care. CURSED means that a supernatural or unliving being has acted upon the equipment in a doleful way. This may include haunting, demonic possession, a variety of hexes and spells, and simple traps. Zeitgeist Optical does not have the ability to differentiate between curses, but effects such as small explosions, cold spots, evil voices, the inability to relinquish equipment once touched, and the mysterious demise of photographed subjects after seven days have been reported. CURSED items are shipped in blessed vessels, and the end user assumes all responsibility for dealing with any associated effects. Our warranty does not cover CURSED grade items, and returns are not accepted.


SE – SENTIENT
There has been an emergence. SENTIENT means that the equipment has gained an intelligence and will of its own, which it can act upon. Zeitgeist Optical does not have the ability to differentiate between intelligences, but emergent AIs developing from imaging software are most common, followed by the lingering will of a sapient being (other than demons) and photographed subjects imparting a soul. SENTIENT items may be entitled to special rights and privileges, such as the right to free expression or the right to vote; check your local laws and ordinances before ordering. SENTIENT items are shipped as day-old poultry, and the end user assumes all responsibility for dealing with any associated violations of individual rights. Our warranty does not cover SENTIENT grade items, and returns are not accepted.

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