Poshmark condition standards mapped to the 1.0–10.0 scale
Poshmark structures only 'New With Tags' — every other condition is free text, and sellers lean on community shorthand: EUC (Excellent Used Condition), VGUC (Very Good Used Condition), GUC (Good Used Condition). Mapping that shorthand to the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale turns fuzzy adjectives into a verifiable grade.
Because Poshmark leaves condition to the description, the acronym you choose sets the buyer's expectation — and a mismatch triggers a Posh Protect case. This page maps Poshmark's condition shorthand to the GradeThread scale with listing copy for each grade.
Verified July 2026 · source: Posh Protect buyer protection
How does Poshmark condition map to the 1.0–10.0 scale?
| GradeThread grade | Tier | Poshmark condition |
|---|---|---|
| 9.75–10.0 | New With Tags | NWT (New With Tags) |
| 9.0–9.5 | New Without Tags | NWOT (New Without Tags) |
| 7.5–8.5 | Excellent | EUC (Excellent Used Condition) |
| 6.0–7.0 | Very Good | VGUC (Very Good Used Condition) |
| 4.5–5.5 | Good | GUC (Good Used Condition) |
| 3.0–4.0 | Fair | Fair |
| 1.0–2.5 | Poor | Play condition |
What triggers a return on Poshmark?
Poshmark buyers open a Posh Protect case for an item 'not as described' — most often condition worse than the EUC/VGUC/GUC claim or an undisclosed flaw. Poshmark reviews photos and descriptions, so an accurate acronym backed by a grade and flaw photos is what protects the sale.
Listing copy for each grade
Use the NWT toggle only for genuinely tagged-new items. For everything else, state the acronym AND the grade in the description ('VGUC — graded 6.5/10, light pilling at cuffs, see photos'), which removes the ambiguity buyers dispute.
9.75–10.0 · New With Tags
Condition: New With Tags — graded 9.75–10.0 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (brand new, unworn, with original tags attached). See the certificate for the full condition report.
9.0–9.5 · New Without Tags
Condition: New Without Tags — graded 9.0–9.5 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (unworn or as-new, no tags). See the certificate for the full condition report.
7.5–8.5 · Excellent
Condition: Excellent — graded 7.5–8.5 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (very light wear, no notable flaws). See the certificate for the full condition report.
6.0–7.0 · Very Good
Condition: Very Good — graded 6.0–7.0 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (light, honest wear with minor cosmetic signs). See the certificate for the full condition report.
4.5–5.5 · Good
Condition: Good — graded 4.5–5.5 on the GradeThread 1–10 scale (clear wear or a minor flaw, fully wearable). See the certificate for the full condition report.
Frequently asked
- What does VGUC mean on Poshmark?
- VGUC means 'Very Good Used Condition' — a pre-owned item with light wear and minor cosmetic signs, roughly 6.0–7.0 on the GradeThread 1.0–10.0 scale. Because Poshmark condition is free text, pairing the acronym with a grade makes it verifiable.
- Can a buyer return an item on Poshmark?
- Poshmark doesn't allow returns for fit or change-of-mind, but a buyer can open a Posh Protect case if an item is not as described — including condition worse than stated or an undisclosed flaw. Accurate condition and disclosed flaws are what prevent these.
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