Tag: resale-disclosure
How to Grade Heat Damage From a Dryer on Synthetic Clothing: Glazing, Melt Marks, and Shrink Edges
Dryer heat can glaze, melt, or shrink polyester and nylon. Here is how to tell surface glazing from fused fibers and set the grade and disclosure for each.
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 jacket with no visible flaws can still come back for smelling like a basement. Here's how to test, grade, and disclose musty, smoke, and pet odor before you list.