The Trusted Standard for Clothing Condition Grading
GradeThread gives every pre-owned garment an objective 1.0–10.0 condition grade and a certificate buyers trust — powered by AI, so you cut returns and sell faster. Run the whole reselling workflow in FlipDesk.
One published, objective methodology
- weighted condition factors
- 5
- objective grading scale
- 1.0–10.0
- standardized condition tiers
- 7
- garment categories supported
- 20+
Every grade ends in a certificate buyers trust
This is exactly what your buyers see: an overall score, a tier, the five weighted factor scores, and a verifiable badge you can drop straight into any listing. Scannable, shareable, and backed by one published standard.
- Objective 1.0–10.0 score with a plain-language tier
- Transparent factor-by-factor breakdown
- A scannable badge for eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop & Grailed
Why GradeThread?
The standard in pre-owned clothing condition assessment.
AI-Powered Grading
Upload photos and get standardized condition grades in seconds using Claude Vision AI.
Trusted Certificates
Share verifiable grade certificates with buyers to build trust and close sales faster.
Detailed Reports
Get breakdown scores across fabric condition, structural integrity, cosmetic appearance, and more.
Every grade follows one published, objective methodology. See the GradeThread grading standard.
How It Works
Four simple steps from photo to verified grade certificate.
Upload Photos
Take photos of the front, back, label, and details of your garment. Our system accepts JPEG, PNG, and WebP.
AI Grades It
Claude Vision AI analyzes your garment across 5 weighted factors: fabric condition, structural integrity, cosmetic appearance, functional elements, and cleanliness.
Get Your Grade
Receive a detailed grade report with a 1.0–10.0 score, tier label (NWT to Poor), and an AI-written condition summary.
Share & Sell
Share a verifiable certificate link with buyers. Embed it in your listings on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and more.
The full reseller workflow, built in
FlipDesk turns GradeThread into a complete command center for flippers — source, catalog, grade, list, sell, and reconcile every item without leaving the app.
Source & catalog
Log thrift hauls, estate sales, and auction lots, then catalog items in seconds.
Grade for trust
Send items straight to GradeThread and attach verified condition grades.
List anywhere
Compose eBay-ready titles, descriptions, and item specifics with a live preview.
Reconcile profit
Track payouts, fees, and per-item P&L so you always know your real margins.
Simple, transparent pricing
GradeThread is two products on one bill: a workflow tool you subscribe to, and a grading service you pay per item. Use only what you need.
FlipDesk — your reseller workflow
Catalog, photograph, draft, list, sell, ship — all in one tool.
- Unlimited active listings
- eBay + Shopify listings & sync (live API)
- Cross-list to Poshmark, Mercari & Grailed via the GradeThread Lister extension
- 5,000 AI actions / month
- 75 Standard grades included / month
- AI AutoLister — bulk photos to eBay listings
- Sub-accounts (team seats)
- Programmatic API access
- Payout reconciliation
- Priority support
GradeThread — pay only when you grade
No monthly fee. Submit a garment, pay for that grade. Buy in packs to save up to 33%.
48-hour SLA · 1 credit
Standard turnaround for the everyday flip.
12-hour SLA · 3 credits
12-hour turnaround when you need to list today.
1-hour SLA · 5 credits
1-hour turnaround for time-sensitive auctions.
Credits never expire. Use one for Standard, three for Premium, five for Express. Mix and match.
Included with FlipDesk
Every FlipDesk plan includes Standard grades each month. Overage uses credits or pay-per-grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
You upload photos of your garment (front, back, label, and detail shots). Our Claude Vision AI analyzes the images across 5 weighted factors — Fabric Condition (30%), Structural Integrity (25%), Cosmetic Appearance (20%), Functional Elements (15%), and Odor & Cleanliness (10%) — to produce a standardized 1.0–10.0 grade.
You can file a dispute directly from the submission detail page. Include additional photos or notes explaining why you believe the grade should be different. Our team reviews disputes and can adjust grades when warranted.
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 Standard grades per month at no cost, plus a 14-day free trial of Pro on signup (no card required). After that you can stay on Free, pay per grade, or subscribe to a paid tier.
No. Once you buy a credit pack, the credits stay in your account until you use them. There's no monthly minimum, no auto-debit, and no expiry date.
Yes — for up to 3 months. While paused you keep all your data and credits, your caps fall back to Free, and we don't charge you. Resume any time.
Your data stays intact. If you have more active listings than your new plan allows, the extras are hidden from active sync until you list them, end them, or upgrade again. Sub-accounts and API keys disable at period end.
GradeThread supports tops, bottoms, outerwear, dresses, footwear, and accessories. Each category has specific sub-types like t-shirts, jeans, jackets, sneakers, bags, and more.
Yes. Each certificate has a unique URL and QR code that anyone can use to verify the grade. Certificates display the overall score, tier, factor breakdown, and garment photos.
Yes, the Business plan includes programmatic API access. You can integrate GradeThread grading directly into your own applications, inventory management systems, or listing tools.
Ready to Grade Smarter?
Join resellers who trust GradeThread to standardize their condition grading, build buyer confidence, and increase sales.