Depop condition standards mapped to the 1.0–10.0 scale
Depop uses a short, fixed condition list that runs from Brand new and Like new down through its used grades (excellent, good, fair). Each maps to a band of the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale, so a grade removes the guesswork from which Depop condition to choose.
Depop's young, style-driven buyers rely on the condition tag and your photos. Overstating condition is the fast track to a Depop Protection claim. This page maps Depop's conditions to the GradeThread scale with listing copy per grade.
Verified September 2026 · source: Depop Protection
How does Depop condition map to the 1.0–10.0 scale?
| GradeThread grade | Tier | Depop condition |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | New With Tags | Brand new |
| 9.0 to 9.9 | New Without Tags | Like new |
| 8.0 to 8.9 | Excellent | Used — excellent |
| 7.0 to 7.9 | Very Good | Used — excellent |
| 6.0 to 6.9 | Good | Used — excellent |
| 5.0 to 5.9 | Fair | Used — good |
| 1.0 to 4.9 | Poor | Used — fair |
What triggers a return on Depop?
A Depop buyer can report an item that is significantly not as described — condition worse than the tag or an undisclosed flaw — within 30 days of purchase under Depop Protection. Depop reviews the buyer's proof against the original listing, so an accurate condition tag plus flaw photos and a grade is your best evidence.
Listing copy for each grade
Choose the Depop condition that matches the grade band, and put the grade plus any flaws in the description and photos. Depop is photo-first, so a clear flaw shot does more than a paragraph.
10.0 · New With Tags
Condition: New With Tags — graded 10.0 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (brand new, unworn, with original tags attached). See the certificate for the full condition report.
9.0 to 9.9 · New Without Tags
Condition: New Without Tags — graded 9.0 to 9.9 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (unworn or as-new, no tags). See the certificate for the full condition report.
8.0 to 8.9 · Excellent
Condition: Excellent — graded 8.0 to 8.9 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (very light wear, no notable flaws). See the certificate for the full condition report.
7.0 to 7.9 · Very Good
Condition: Very Good — graded 7.0 to 7.9 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (light, honest wear with minor cosmetic signs). See the certificate for the full condition report.
6.0 to 6.9 · Good
Condition: Good — graded 6.0 to 6.9 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (clear wear or a minor flaw, fully wearable). See the certificate for the full condition report.
One grade, every marketplace
Grade an item once on the 1.0–10.0 scale and you have the right condition wording for Depop and every other platform — plus a certificate that heads off the condition disputes that drive returns.
Frequently asked
- What does 'excellent' used condition mean on Depop?
- Depop's excellent used condition is a pre-owned item with very light wear and no notable flaws — roughly 6.0 to 8.9 on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale. Pair the tag with a grade and clear photos so the buyer's expectation matches what ships.
- What does Depop Protection cover?
- If you pay through Depop Payments and check out on Depop, Depop Protection gives a full refund when an item doesn't arrive, arrives damaged, or is significantly not as described, as long as the issue is reported within 30 days of purchase. Accurate condition and disclosed flaws prevent these claims.
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