Poshmark condition standards mapped to the 1.0–10.0 scale
Poshmark has four structured conditions: New With Tags (NWT), Like New, Good, and Fair. Sellers still use community shorthand in descriptions, such as EUC (Excellent Used Condition), VGUC (Very Good Used Condition) and GUC (Good Used Condition). Mapping both to the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale turns fuzzy adjectives into a verifiable grade.
Poshmark's condition options are broad, so the description carries the detail — and a mismatch between what you claim and what arrives triggers a Posh Protect case. This page maps Poshmark's conditions to the GradeThread scale with listing copy for each grade.
Verified September 2026 · source: Posh Protect buyer protection
How does Poshmark condition map to the 1.0–10.0 scale?
| GradeThread grade | Tier | Poshmark condition |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | New With Tags | New With Tags (NWT) |
| 9.0 to 9.9 | New Without Tags | Like New |
| 8.0 to 8.9 | Excellent | Good |
| 7.0 to 7.9 | Very Good | Good |
| 6.0 to 6.9 | Good | Good |
| 5.0 to 5.9 | Fair | Fair |
| 1.0 to 4.9 | Poor | Fair |
What triggers a return on Poshmark?
Poshmark buyers have 72 hours after delivery to open a Posh Protect case for an item that does not match the listing, including undisclosed damage or condition worse than described. An accurate condition backed by a grade and flaw photos is what protects the sale.
Listing copy for each grade
Pick the Poshmark condition that matches the grade band (NWT only for genuinely tagged-new items), then state the grade and every flaw in the description ('Good — graded 7.4/10, light pilling at cuffs, see photos'), which removes the ambiguity buyers dispute.
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 Poshmark and every other platform — plus a certificate that heads off the condition disputes that drive returns.
Frequently asked
- What does VGUC mean on Poshmark?
- VGUC is seller shorthand for 'Very Good Used Condition' — a pre-owned item with light wear and minor cosmetic signs, roughly 7.0 to 7.9 on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale. It is not one of Poshmark's own condition options (New With Tags, Like New, Good, Fair), so pairing it with a grade makes it verifiable.
- Can a buyer return an item on Poshmark?
- Poshmark doesn't allow returns for fit or style, but a buyer can open a Posh Protect case within 72 hours of delivery if an item is not as described — including condition worse than stated or undisclosed damage. Accurate condition and disclosed flaws are what prevent these.
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