Optics Condition Guide 

Surplus is real military gear and the exact conditions may vary.  We grade used military surplus to give you options and offer a more clear description. Military gear was built well and used by soldiers proving its tested quality.  We hope you find that it serves you well. All optics may not come with their original case.  

Grade 1: New, to like new condition, Unused but may show some storage marks without any scratches on the lens.  

Grade 2: What we call normal surplus. The gear is fully usable and shows normal signs of use and has a lot of life left. These will have some scratches in the outer areas but will not affect the center view and use of the glasses or goggles. The foam seal against the face may be missing. The venting foam may be ripped or missing.  It is a personal preference to remove the top foam covering the vent holes allowing the goggles to be more breathable and help prevent fogging. The foam also tends to easily tear and is common in used goggles.  Please note that goggles may have ripped or missing foam for this reason. 

Grade 3: This gear can still be used but had a rougher life.  They show heavier use and may have missing or torn foams. These are great for CIF turn in gear or one time use needs.