Tag: condition-vocabulary
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.
The Clothing Condition Grading Scale Explained: What 1.0–10.0 Actually Means
The 1.0–10.0 clothing condition grading scale maps every garment to a named tier — NWT, Excellent, Good, and more — with real criteria behind each number.
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.
NWOT vs. NWT: The Condition Gap That Costs You 20–30%
Listing a tagless new item as NWT can trigger returns and tank your search rank. Here's exactly what separates NWT from NWOT—and how to price each correctly.
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.
The Pilling Scale: When a Knit Is Still Sellable
Not every pilled sweater is a lost cause. Learn exactly how much pilling makes clothing unsellable—and how to grade knits accurately before you list.