What's the difference between NWT and NWOT?
Also: New With Tags · New Without Tags
NWT (New With Tags) and NWOT (New Without Tags) both describe unworn, never-used garments; the only difference is whether the original retail tags are still attached. NWT items are brand-new store stock, while NWOT items were never worn but lost their tags. On the GradeThread scale, NWT anchors a 10 and NWOT a 9.
How it's used in a listing
An eBay title like “Zara dress NWT, size M, never worn, tags attached” tells buyers it's brand-new store stock, while “NWOT” would mean unworn but with tags removed.
How it maps to the grade scale
NWT maps to a grade of 10 (the top NWT tier) and NWOT to a 9 on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale — the two grades reserved for unworn items, above Excellent Used Condition (EUC, 8).
| Term | Means | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| NWT | New with tags | 10 |
| NWOT | New without tags | 9 |
| EUC | Excellent used condition | 8 |
| VGUC | Very good used condition | 7 |
| GUC | Good used condition | 6 |
| Fair | Noticeable wear or a disclosed flaw | 5 |
| Poor | Heavy wear or damage | 3 to 4 |
See where every condition sits on the GradeThread condition grading scale.
NWT vs NWOT — frequently asked
- Is NWOT worth less than NWT?
- Usually slightly. NWOT (New Without Tags) is unworn just like NWT (New With Tags), but missing tags make some buyers cautious about provenance. On the GradeThread scale NWT is a 10 and NWOT is a 9.
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