Tag: outerwear-grading
Vintage Outerwear Waterproofing Loss: How to Grade DWR Coating Breakdown Before You List
A shell that stopped beading water isn't cosmetically worn — it's functionally degraded. Here's the bead test that grades DWR breakdown correctly.
Drawstring and Cord Damage: How to Grade Missing or Damaged Cords on Vintage Outerwear
A missing hood drawstring isn't a cosmetic ding — it's a Functional Elements failure. Here's how to grade it, disclose repairs, and price it right.