Pin Grading Scale

Please note:

Every seller grades their pins on a different scale.
Every enamel pin is made by hand.
All pins are randomly selected. Individual pins photos will not be taken / shown.
Colors may vary from batch to batch.
Pin grading does not include the metal surface backside of the pin.
I do not offer perfect or collector grade pins.

Standard Pins (A Grade) - Best grade / highest quality pin offered. May have small imperfections

All imperfections below are only visible if looked upon very closely or viewing the pin under specific lights and angles.

minor scruffs/ scratches on enamel or metal
specks, dots, or bubble on the enamel
bubble holes (tiny pores) or faint dust in enamel
slightly low or uneven fills
backside surface is not considered in the grading (I do grade if the post is wiggly)
specks of stray glitter
pins with screenprinting may have slightly misaligned screenprinting (or screenprinting may be on the metal)

Seconds Pins (B Grade) - Pins may have one or more imperfections

very noticeable staining on the enamel or metal surface
deep scratches on the enamel or metal surface
slightly loose posts (backings)
lower fills that is more noticeable
bubble holes (pores) in the enamel that is very noticeable even when looking from a regular angle and not angling it under certain lights.

C Grade Pins - Pins that exhibit with heavy imperfections and flaws.