Know exactly what you are purchasing.
Head Condition
NewUnused never been hit.
Very Good

Woods will be close to new condition with minimal signs of use on the face.
Irons will have no ball marks due to them only being struck several times.

Good

Woods may be marked on the face or sole.
Irons may be marked around the sweetspot and have slight rubbing marks on the sole.

Average

Woods may have sky marks and scuff marks. Cosmetic only.
Irons may have wear marks on the face aswell as rubbing on the sole from stones.

Well Used

Woods and irons will have noticeable marks and chips.

Shaft Condition
NewUnused no markings
Very Good

Steel and graphite shafts may have slight marks only noticeable close up.

Good

Possible light wear marks to shafts.

Average

Noticable wear marks but cosmetic only.

Well Used

Graphite shafts will have rub marks and paint chips. Steel shafts may have rust spots.

Grip Condition
NewUnused or newly fitted with no signs of wear.
Very Good

Hardly any signs of wear.

Good

Signs of wear but still tacky.

Average

Show signs of wear starting to go shiny.

Well Used

Shiny grips that need replacing.