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Tag: resale-disclosure

Does Replacing a Button Lower Vintage Clothing Grade? The Match-and-Disclose Standard

A replaced button doesn't automatically cap a grade — but a mismatched or undisclosed one does. Here's the match test resellers should run first.

Color Fastness and Bleeding Risk: How to Grade Dyed Vintage Garments That Might Stain Other Clothes

Fugitive dye doesn't show up in photos. Here's the wet-rub test that catches bleeding risk before it becomes a not-as-described dispute.

Odor Detection and Disclosure: The Sensitivity Standard That Stops Returns

A garment can look Excellent and still fail on smell. Here's the odor sensitivity standard — musty, smoke, pet — that keeps grades honest and returns low.