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Vintage Denim Color Bleed and Dyeing Defects: Distinguishing Wear From Manufacturing Flaw

Blue-stained pocket linings aren't always a manufacturing flaw. Here's how to identify color bleed in vintage denim and grade it correctly before you list.

Armpit Staining and Deodorant Buildup: A Reseller's Grade Taxonomy

White residue wipes off. Yellow staining doesn't. Here's the taxonomy for grading armpit staining and deodorant buildup without over- or under-calling it.