Tag: category-grading
Lining Degradation: How to Grade Jacket Lining Damage for Resale
A shattered silk lining and a stained one aren't the same defect. Here's how to grade jacket lining damage for resale without over- or under-calling it.
Vintage Corduroy and Velvet: How to Grade Pile Flattening and Fabric Nap Loss
Shiny wale tops and bald velvet seats aren't fading or damage — they're pile wear. Here's the grading standard that calls it correctly.
Vintage Denim Crotch Blowout: When to Grade Fair, When to Pass, and When to Disclose a Repair
A crotch blowout doesn't automatically mean Poor. Here's the fabric-loss threshold that separates Fair, Poor, and pass — and how to disclose a repair.
Vintage Jeans Waistband Wear: How to Grade Stretch, Fraying, and Structural Failure
A stretched waistband and a frayed one fail differently. Here's the grading threshold that separates Very Good from Fair on vintage denim.
Vintage Activewear Grading: Elastic Recovery, Mesh Integrity, and the Sweat-Stain Standard
Elastic recovery, mesh damage, and sweat staining sink more activewear listings than holes ever do. Here's the grading standard that catches them first.
Vintage Knitwear Grading: Stretched Shoulders, Bagging, and the Shape-Hold Standard
A hole is obvious. A stretched shoulder seam or bagged hem isn't — until a buyer opens the package. Here's the shape-hold standard.
Collar and Cuff Condition: Why a Worn Neckline Costs More Than Visible Stains
A stain is a spot. A worn collar is structural failure at the exact place buyers touch first. Here's how to grade it right.
Vintage Suit Alterations: How to Grade an Altered Vintage Suit for Resale
A tailored hem doesn't automatically drop a grade — a botched one always does. Here's how to grade altered vintage suits and disclose modifications correctly.
Fabric Pilling by Fiber Type: Why Merino Wool, Acrylic, and Cotton Blends Grade Differently
The same pill count means Excellent on merino and Poor on acrylic. Here's how to grade pilling by fiber type instead of by eye alone.
How to Photograph Vintage Clothing Tags for Grading (Without Losing the Sale)
A blurry tag shot can drop a vintage tee's grade by a full tier. Here's the label photography standard that gets it right the first time.
Suit and Blazer Grading: Shoulder Seam Integrity, Lining Tears, and Buttonhole Wear
A pressed blazer can still fail at the shoulder seam. Here's how to grade vintage suit and blazer condition using structure, not just surface.
Vintage Shoe Condition Grades: Sole Wear, Insole Integrity, and Odor Red Flags
A buyer returns Air Max 90s claiming the insole is 'crumbling.' You listed them as Excellent. Here's how to grade vintage shoes accurately before that happens.
Vintage Band Tee Grading: Fade, Crack, and Print Wear Standards
A buyer pays $120 for a 'Excellent' Metallica tee and gets a shirt with a cracked logo. Here's how to grade vintage band tee condition before that happens.
Leather Condition Grades: Creasing, Cracking, and Color Shift Explained
A leather jacket graded 'Good' can sell for $80 or $280 depending on how you read the hide. Here's how to grade leather jacket condition accurately.
Denim Grade 7.5: Why Most 'Good Condition' Jeans Miss the Mark
Sellers call jeans 'good condition' and still get return requests. Here's how to grade vintage denim accurately—and price it to match.