This rough grading guide is a tool to help collectors, sewists and mechanics evaluate their Elna Grasshopper machines. Any grade is a subjective evaluation by definition, but there are certain benchmarks that must be met; it is particularly difficult to find a machine that truly deserves a grade of A. Machines missing essential parts cannot receive a passing grade, and I personally would never grade a machine with missing or damaged non-essential parts above a C, though exceptions exist as some parts are superfluous. The condition of high-wear, easily replaceable parts such as rubber feet and needles is irrelevant, although bobbins stamped "Swiss made" are highly collectible.

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