Bright, even skin color for the variety
Slight softness when gently pressed
Fins or leaf tips starting to dry or brown slightly
Fruit feels heavy for its size
Skin is mostly smooth and not overly wrinkled
No green patches if the variety should be red or pink when ripe
A sweet, mild aroma near the stem end
Stem end looks dry and fresh, not moldy or shriveled
Avoid fruit that is very hard, very green, or deeply wrinkled