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Appearance
Appearance
Refers to color, texture of the skins, uniformity of the pack and other external conditions.
The following terms, when used in connection with ”condition”, are interpreted as meaning:
Fine
Appearance that is higher than average, often justifying a price increase.
Fair
Having a slight degree of off-appearance factors which may warrant a small price reduction as compared to normal appearance.
Ordinary
Having a heavier degree of off-appearance factors which may warrant a substantial price reduction as compared to normal.
Poor
So badly off-appearance as may warrant heavy price reduction.