What does VGUC mean?
Also: Very Good Used Condition
VGUC stands for Very Good Used Condition. It describes a pre-owned garment with light, even wear consistent with occasional use: maybe slight softening of the fabric or very minor pilling, but no holes, stains, odor, or broken hardware. On the GradeThread scale it anchors a 7 out of 10.
How it's used in a listing
A Depop listing reading “Carhartt jacket, VGUC, light wear at the cuffs but no damage” signals honest, minor wear rather than a flawless piece.
How it maps to the grade scale
VGUC maps to a grade of 7 (the Very Good tier) on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale — below EUC (8) and above Good Used Condition (GUC, 6).
| 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 |
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VGUC — frequently asked
- Is VGUC better than GUC?
- Yes. VGUC (Very Good Used Condition) has only light, even wear, while GUC (Good Used Condition) has visible but minor wear like pilling or small marks. On the GradeThread scale VGUC is a 7 and GUC is a 6.
- What does VGUC mean on Poshmark?
- The same as anywhere else: Very Good Used Condition. It is seller shorthand in the description, not one of Poshmark's own condition options, which are New With Tags, Like New, Good and Fair. A VGUC item is usually listed under Good, so read the photos and the description rather than the dropdown.
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