PIN GRADING

Please note that enamel pins are manufactured by hand, so slight flaws may occur and I also have different grading policies from other pin makers/artists


A Grade / Standard Grade - They are close to perfect, but may still exhibit minor imperfections not visible at first glance and are mostly only available under certain angles/light. These could be minor flaws such as:

  • tiny air bubbles
  • tiny spec of dust in a non-central part of the design 
  • small scuffing
  • light scratches on the enamel metal 
  • slight underfill, overfill, or uneven areas


B Grade/ Seconds Grade - These pins have noticeable flaws that become obvious if you looked at in normal light and at arm's length. These pins have flaws such as:

  • scratches or chips in the metal or paint specs of dust
  • paint splatter..etc
  • missing metal lines
  • multiple air bubbles in the enamel
  • missing enamel or a small portion of the pin

 

Mixed Grade - This is either A or B grade.

We are not a harsh pin grader and we don't sell collector grade pins. So please expect some minor flaws.