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Pre-owned eyewear evidence

Pre-owned eyewear condition checklist

Eyewear can look clean in a front photo while the temples are uneven, hinges are loose, lenses are scratched or nose pads have been replaced. Intake must also separate visible tint or a printed marking from verified UV, polarization, prescription or material performance.

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Assign an item ID and photograph front, back, sides, top, bridge, hinges, temples, tips, nose pads and both lenses under reflected and transmitted light. Record frame and lens measurements, displayed markings, alignment and normal hinge movement without forcing adjustment. Describe scratches, chips, coating damage and repairs by side. Publish UV, polarization, prescription, lens material and authenticity statements only when item-specific evidence or qualified testing supports them.

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Build a frame-and-lens condition grid

01

Record identity and measurements

Capture item ID, displayed brand and model, color, frame shape and visible size markings. Measure lens width, bridge, temple and overall frame using a stated method. Do not claim frame or lens material from appearance alone.

02

Photograph the complete frame

Take straight front and back views, both sides, top and folded position on a level reference. Add close views of bridge, rims, hinges, temples, tips and nose pads. Photograph markings legibly while considering public redaction where misuse is possible.

03

Check alignment without reshaping

Place the frame on a level surface and observe rocking, temple height, bridge twist and lens seating. Open and close both temples normally and record looseness, stiffness or noise. Do not heat or bend the frame during intake.

04

Map frame and hardware wear

Record scratches, dents, plating loss, discoloration, cracks, stress whitening, loose screws, solder or repair marks, pad condition and tip wear by exact location. Separate cosmetic wear from damage that may affect safe use.

05

Inspect each lens under two light paths

Use reflected light to show coating marks and transmitted light against a neutral background to show scratches, chips, haze, delamination or internal stress. Record left and right separately. A camera may not capture every defect, so pair photos with notes.

06

Control optical and protection claims

Do not infer UV protection, polarization, prescription power, filter category or lens material from tint, marketing name or a printed symbol. Obtain item-specific documentation or qualified measurement and disclose the method, date and limits when making such claims.

07

Reconcile accessories and final listing

List case, cloth, box, papers and replacement parts separately. Record cleaning and repairs. Before dispatch, compare the physical frame, lens condition, measurements and included items with the listing and final photos.

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Pre-owned eyewear condition record

Item ID, displayed brand/model and source:
Visible size markings and measured dimensions:
Frame color, shape and verified material:
Front/back/side/top/folded photo references:
Bridge, rims, temples, tips and pad condition:
Hinge movement, screws and repair signs:
Alignment, rocking and lens seating:
Left lens reflected/transmitted-light findings:
Right lens reflected/transmitted-light findings:
UV/polarization/prescription evidence or omission:
Included case, cloth, box and other items:
Cleaning, final listing check and approval:

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Questions buyers often ask

What should buyers inspect on pre-owned eyewear

Inspect measurements, alignment, bridge, rims, hinges, temples, tips, pads and each lens under reflected and transmitted light, plus repairs and included items.

Can dark sunglasses be listed as UV protective

Not from tint alone. Use item-specific documentation or qualified testing and disclose the method; otherwise limit the listing to visible color and condition.

Should loose hinges be tightened during intake

Record arrival condition first. Any adjustment or repair should be authorized, documented and photographed afterward so the item's history remains visible.

How should lens scratches be photographed

Use consistent reflected and transmitted light, photograph each lens separately and add written location notes because some scratches appear only at certain angles.

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Dark lenses do not prove UV protection

Tint and visible markings are observations, not performance evidence. When UV, polarization or prescription information matters, use qualified item-specific review and state the method. Otherwise publish the visible lens color and condition only.

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How this guide was prepared

MINJI separates observable frame and lens condition from optical performance, material and authenticity claims. The page requires item-specific evidence for UV, polarization and prescription statements and does not approve them from tint or printed markings.

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