Cosmetic appearance
Cosmetic appearance is the factor a buyer grades from the listing photos whether or not a seller mentions it. These posts cover staining, print condition, discoloration, and what photographs worse than it looks in person.
How a Faded or Worn Label Affects Vintage Clothing Grade
A faded label is a cosmetic defect. An altered one is a disclosure problem. Here's the test that tells you which you're looking at before you list.
The Collar and Cuff Oxidation Standard: Grading Darkening on White and Cream Vintage Shirts
A yellowed collar isn't the same defect as a stain. Here's how to grade collar and cuff oxidation on vintage white and cream shirts correctly.
Vintage Band Tee Grading: Crack Detection, Print Longevity, and the Single-Wash Standard
A soft vintage tee with a cracking print isn't Excellent by default. Here's the single-wash standard for grading vintage band tee condition correctly.
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
Deodorant residue and true perspiration staining aren't the same defect — one is a cleaning task, the other caps your grade. Here's the taxonomy resellers actually need.