Tag: category-grading
How to Photograph Vintage Clothing Tags for Grading (Without Losing the Sale)
A blurry tag shot can drop a vintage tee's grade by a full tier. Here's the label photography standard that gets it right the first time.
Suit and Blazer Grading: Shoulder Seam Integrity, Lining Tears, and Buttonhole Wear
A pressed blazer can still fail at the shoulder seam. Here's how to grade vintage suit and blazer condition using structure, not just surface.
Vintage Shoe Condition Grades: Sole Wear, Insole Integrity, and Odor Red Flags
A buyer returns Air Max 90s claiming the insole is 'crumbling.' You listed them as Excellent. Here's how to grade vintage shoes accurately before that happens.
Vintage Band Tee Grading: Fade, Crack, and Print Wear Standards
A buyer pays $120 for a 'Excellent' Metallica tee and gets a shirt with a cracked logo. Here's how to grade vintage band tee condition before that happens.
Leather Condition Grades: Creasing, Cracking, and Color Shift Explained
A leather jacket graded 'Good' can sell for $80 or $280 depending on how you read the hide. Here's how to grade leather jacket condition accurately.
Denim Grade 7.5: Why Most 'Good Condition' Jeans Miss the Mark
Sellers call jeans 'good condition' and still get return requests. Here's how to grade vintage denim accurately—and price it to match.