Toys, fashion and sports

Yes, in toys, kids and baby: returned and overstock toys, for collection in Brentwood or shipping.

That every piece is there, nothing is broken or sharp, batteries are not leaking, and it is not recalled — search it on SaferProducts.gov.

A New set is sealed and complete. An opened set is graded lower, and its notes say whether bags are sealed or pieces may be missing. See LEGO sets.

Count the numbered bags against the instructions, then use the parts list in the back of the manual for any loose pieces.

Yes, in developmental baby toys. Check for small or loose parts and wash anything a baby will mouth.

Only after checking it is complete, undamaged and not recalled — for cribs, car seats and high chairs those checks matter more than the price.

Yes, in kids' clothing, graded with clothing words such as "New with tags" or "Pre-owned - Good".

Not unless the listing says tested. Inflate it as soon as you get it and check every seam, then report a leak within the problem window. See inflatable pools and bouncers.

Yes, in outdoor toys and structures. These are often large, so check the size and whether it ships or is collected.

Check the listing's notes for missing hardware before buying. See play tables and chairs.

Yes, in jigsaw puzzles. A sealed puzzle is complete; an opened one may be missing pieces, which its grade reflects.

Yes, in games. For opened games, check the listing for missing cards or pieces.

Yes, in collectible figures and bobbleheads. Box condition matters to collectors, so study the photos of the actual item.

Yes. LEGO bricks made in 1958 still interlock with today's, and sets for young children fit those for teenagers — the moulds are held to tolerances of hundredths of a millimetre.

Yes, in apparel, shoes and accessories and women's fashion, with collection in Brentwood or shipping.

Clothing uses its own words: "New with tags" for unworn with tags, "New without tags" for unworn without them, and "Pre-owned" grades for worn items.

No. A wrong size is a change of mind, so check the size label in the photos and the brand's size chart before buying.

The size on the label is shown, but measurements are approximate, and brands size differently.

Yes, in shoes. Check the size, the soles and the insides in the photos, and the grade for any wear.

In women's bags and handbags and bags, graded and photographed as the actual bag.

Look at the stitching, hardware, lining, corners and straps in the photos — wear shows there first — and at any brand markings.

Yes, in luggage. Check wheels, zips and the telescoping handle on arrival, and report damage within the problem window.

Yes, in hats and golf visors and hats; check the size or fit type in the listing.

Our socks are graded like any item; buy those graded New for sealed, unworn pairs.

US makers dropped the old standard size guidelines in 1983, and labels have drifted since: vanity sizing makes the same size bigger over time, and pricier brands often run larger. Go by measurements, not the label.

Each system measures something different, in different units, from a different starting point — UK sizes count barleycorns, Europe uses Paris points — and makers measure and allow for fit differently. Go by length in inches or centimetres.

Yes, in sports and outdoors, with free collection in Brentwood for bulky items.

Check the listing's notes for missing bolts or parts, and its size and delivery options, since hoops are heavy. See basketball hoops.

Yes, in balls. Inflate and check them on arrival; report one that will not hold air.

Yes, in tennis and racquet sports. Check frames for cracks and grips for wear in the photos.

For helmets and pads, prefer items graded New, and search the model on SaferProducts.gov for recalls before anyone wears it.

Set it up once: check seams, zips, poles and fittings, and report anything wrong within 7 days.