Pin Grading

Do note every pin is handmade, from filling the enamel to polishing the metal, so keep in mind not all pins can be perfect!

 

Standard Pins

- highest quality

- minor imperfections may include the following

• slightly low filling
• small scratches or scruffs on surfaces
• tiny pores (looks like bubbles) or faint dust in enamel
• slight discoloration in metal

 

B-Grade Pins

- contain a few noticeable imperfections, which can include:

• small black spots
• more noticeable scratches or scruffs on surfaces
• more noticeable tiny pores (looks like bubbles) in enamel
• more noticeable faint specs/dust

 

 

C-Grade Pins

- pins exhibit *major* flaws/imperfections offered at a major discount (up to 50%)

- multiple imperfections which includes:

• lower quality/leaking/overflow of enamel
• deep scratches, scruffs. or excess enamel on surfaces
• low fills in larger or visually prominent areas
• posts are loose/wiggly/bent
• noticeable black specs or dust
• unforeseen problems or imperfections

    

 

! DISCLAIMER !

enamel pin colors may vary depending on your screen/photo editing

upon purchasing any enamel pins, it is assumed that you have read, understood, and agreed to this grading scale. 

 

thank you for reading! ♡