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Marketplace Item Conditions - Home

Marketplace sellers must list the condition of the home items they’re selling on Walmart.com when they create a listing.

Items Listed as New

  • New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in the original packaging.
    • Must also be factory sealed, with tags (and include warranties and instructions for appropriate categories).
  • New without Box (or) Tags: Brand-new and unused but without original packaging or tags.
    • Original accessories are included.
    • Instructions may not be included. 
  • New with Defects: Brand new, unused, and functional but with cosmetic imperfections caused during production or delivery.
    • This could include missing threads, discoloration, label malfunction, etc.
    • Instructions and accessories are included. 

Items Listed as Restored

  • Like New: “Like-new” condition with very light micro-scratches, invisible at a distance of 8-12 inches (arm’s length). 
    • Battery life, if applicable, must be 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher.
    • At least 90-days free returns.   
  • Good: The item has slight signs of wear/use, including small scuffs, marks, scratches. barely visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and imperceptible to touch.
    • Battery life, if applicable, must be 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher. 
    • At least 90-days free returns. 
  • Fair: Item may have visible signs of wear/use, including more significant scratches or marks, visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and perceptible to touch.
    • Battery life, if applicable, must be 80% of the “like-new” equivalent or higher.
    • At least 90-days free returns.

Items Listed as Pre-Owned

  • Like New: Perfect working condition with no signs of wear or usage.
    • Instructions are included for appropriate categories, and the item includes all product accessories and original packaging. 
  • Good: Functions properly and has minimal signs of wear or usage (may have small scuffs, marks, or scratches).
    • Instructions are included for appropriate categories.
  • Fair: Functions properly and has visible signs of wear or usage (which can include scratches, fading, scuffs, marks, and/or missing parts and accessories).
    • Instructions may not be included. 

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