What does deadstock mean for sneakers?
Also: DS · VNDS
Deadstock (DS) means an item — most often sneakers — that was never worn or used, in unused condition, frequently still with its original box and tags. Borrowed from retail's term for unsold stock, in resale it signals brand-new, unworn goods. On the GradeThread scale, genuine deadstock anchors the top New tier, a 9 to 10.
How it's used in a listing
A sneaker listing “Yeezy 350, deadstock, never tried on, OG box” tells buyers the shoes are completely unworn.
How it maps to the grade scale
Deadstock maps to the top of the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale — a 9 (New Without Tags) to 10 (New With Tags or New In Box) — because the item is unworn. VNDS (“very near deadstock”) drops slightly, into the Excellent range around an 8.
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Deadstock — frequently asked
- What does deadstock mean for sneakers?
- Deadstock (DS) means the sneakers were never worn — brand-new, often still boxed with tags. It maps to the top New tier of a condition scale (9–10). “VNDS,” very near deadstock, means worn once or twice with barely any wear.
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