Grade A items are in excellent vintage condition and are ready to sell with little or no preparation.

Characteristics:

• No major flaws or damage
• Minimal signs of wear consistent with age
• Bright colors and good fabric condition
• May require only steaming or washing before resale

Examples of acceptable flaws:

• Minor fading
• Light wear
• Small, barely noticeable marks that do not affect appearance

Grade B items are in good wearable condition but have noticeable signs of use or minor flaws.

Characteristics:

• Fully wearable
• One or more cosmetic imperfections
• Suitable for resale after minor cleaning or simple repairs

Examples of common flaws:

• Small stains
• Minor holes or pulls
• Light discoloration
• Small repairs
• Missing or broken buttons
• Missing non-essential components
• Moderate fading or cracking on prints

Grade C items have significant wear or damage but still retain value for resale, restoration, repair, or upcycling.

Characteristics:

• Wearable in some cases but requires attention
• Multiple visible flaws
• Best suited for repair, customization, or budget resale

Examples of common flaws:

• Large stains
• Tears or holes
• Missing buttons or broken zippers
• Heavy fading
• Significant fabric wear
• Noticeable repairs
• Distressed areas requiring restoration