Pin Grading Standards

Pin Grading Standards

PIN GRADING

  • Enamel pins are handmade and therefore flaws are bound to happen.
  • Backs and sides of pins are not included in grading, unless there is a unique backstamp design! 
  • Grading of my pins is as follows: 
    • A grades, also called standard grades, are pins that I have deemed to be the best of the bunch.
      • They may still have minor flaws, however these flaws are not detrimental to the design of the pin and are not visible unless at an angle/under direct lighting.
      • Meaning that a pin with an A grading does not necessarily equal a flawless or perfect pin
    • B grades are pins that I have deemed to be okay condition but have more noticeable flaws.
      • This includes small scratches, nicks, bumps. 
    • C grades are pins that have apparent flaws in places that are more evident and may visually effect the overall design of the pin,
      • Such as scratches, bubbles, areas of underfilled/overfilled enamel, mis-colored or incorrectly filled areas, or enamel damage. 
      • Seconds grade are a combination of B and C grades.
    • D/F grades are pins that are extremely damaged in a way that can be seen easily to the naked eye. 
      • This includes large areas of screenprint errors, large discolored areas, damaged enamel, large bubbles, incorrect colors, etc.
      • D/F grades will be listed separately and sold at an extreme discount. 
  • P4P pins are ungraded, meaning they will be a mix of standards grade and seconds grade. 
  • However pre ordered P4Ps will be guaranteed the best of the batch.
  • I will personally quality check each pin before sending it out. 
  • Please do not purchase p4ps if you are not comfortable with this policy! I do not accept refunds due to lack of understanding.