Used quality ratings on Adorama - V condition?

[SquarePeg]

Anyone have any experience buying a lens rated V from Adorama? I've purchased a few used lenses from them and been very happy but I haven't bought anything below condition E. I'm only concerned about image quality and don't really care about external condition if function is not affected. I know I can return no questions asked but that is a bit of a pain in the neck with shipping and then tracking the receipt and the credit so I'm hoping to hear about some positive or negative experiences before I buy...

Here is their rating descriptions

Condition Cameras & Photo Gear Lenses
N Product is brand new and was never used. Includes full manufacturer's warranty. Product is brand new and was never used. Includes full manufacturer's warranty.
D Little or no signs of wear. Little or no signs of wear.
E+ May have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. Barrel may have slight wear but only visible under close inspection. Lens glass is flawless.*
E May show signs of light wear and/or usage. LCD may have very slight blemishes. Barrel may show signs of light wear and/or usage. Lens glass is very clean.*
E- Shows signs of moderate wear and/or usage. LCD may be scratched. Barrel shows signs of wear and/or moderate usage. Lens glass may have some dust / spots that should not affect picture quality.
V Appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing on body or LCD, but is in fully functional condition. Barrel appears well used and may include dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality.
G Appears to have been used heavily, showing multiple dings, scrapes/scratches, cracks and heavy brassing but functions correctly. Barrel appears to have been used heavily, showing multiple dings, scrapes/scratches, heavy brassing. Lens glass may have fungus, excessive dust, and/or scratches that can affect picture quality

 

[SquarePeg]

Bumping to see if anyone has any input on this question.

 

[robbins.photo]

Never bought used from Adorama, but I guess worst case scenario you could always try it and if the thing is just too beat up return it.

 

[Didereaux]

"...Lens glass may have marks or haze that should not affect picture quality." That is the clause that kills! V rating is acceptable imo ONLY if you are buying some old oddity or such and you have no choice, or budget for other. If you want ot actually hold a 'V' lens go around to your local pawn shops and camera stores.