Condition

Condition

Includes stage of maturity, decay, freezing injury, shriveling, or any other deterioration which may have occurred, or progressed since the product was harvested and which may continue to progress.

The following terms, when used in connection with “condition”, are interpreted as meaning:

Good

Such condition does not justify price reduction because of condition factors.

Fair

Having a slight degree of off-condition factors which may warrant a small price reduction as compared to “good”.

Ordinary

Having a heavier degree of off-condition factors which may warrant a substantial price reduction as compared to “good”.

Poor

So badly off-condition as may warrant heavy price reduction

Hold Overs

Refers to merchandise that has been on the terminal market or at shipping point longer than normal, but remains near its original condition. Prices are discounted in order to clear supplies because shelf-life is reduced.