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How to Grade a Broken Zipper Pull on a Vintage Leather Jacket

A missing zipper pull and a worn-out slider look like the same problem. One's cosmetic, one's functional, and they cap the grade differently.

Zipper Functionality and Cosmetic Wear: How to Grade Sliders Without Killing the Sale

A stuck zipper and a scratched slider aren't the same defect. Here's how to grade each correctly — and disclose replacements without tanking the sale.