Pins are graded once in hand. The grading process is based on physical defects... 

Pin molds are made by machine, colours, fill and print are done by hand and UV print by machine, every pin is slightly different and unique.

Please keep this in mind when purchasing!

No pin is 100% perfect as they are all handmade. 

Standard Grade/ A Grade:

Flawless or with extremely minor, difficult to see imperfections. 

For example: Light scuffing, marks that can only be seen from an angle, slightly under filled enamel or something you need a magnifying glass to spot. 

Minor Flawed/ B Grade: 

Slightly Noticeable flaws and imperfections 

For example: marks, scratches, slight screen print defects, pinpricks, enamel dips, under filled enamel that can be seen head on. (if the flaw occurs on a face I will most likely grade it as C) 

Major Flawed/ C Grade: 

Pins with visible flaws 

For example: gouges, pinpricks, scratches, small incorrect colour fill, missing fill, minor screen print defects, flaws that occur on faces

(I will either post photos of C Grade flaws on Instagram before the drop OR make separate listings for C grade pins depending on flaw with photos)

Anything below C grade:

Will not be sold unless requested, these items may be recycled into magnets, keychains etc. 

Flaws on the backs of pins are not taken into consideration when grading (unless the back stamp is in some way important or there is an issue with the post); Issues with plating will only be considered a flaw if it is on the front or visible on the edge of a pin; not the back. 

*Disclaimer: all items sold are fantasy designs, They are not to be associated with any company but my own and cannot be traded or sold in the Parks. All art and designs are fan art. 

ITA Bag Grading: 

all ITA grading is based on noticeable physical defects. All bags are handmade and subject to small flaws in various areas such as scuffing to the material or PVC window, misprints, loose thread etc. 

Presale buyers receive 'standard' A grades (see definition above)