PIN GRADING SYSTEM

 

Enamel pins are hand made and individually filled/polished by workers! I don't sell collectors grade or C grade pins. Please read my pin grading guide below before purchasing ♡

Standard Grade (A)

Standard grade pins contain no major imperfections, but please note that since pins are handmade, they may include some minor imperfections including:

• Small scratches or scuffs
• Minor imperfections in metal plating
• Superficial bubbles/speckles/pores on enamel
• Minor underfill/slightly uneven fill of the enamel
• Scuffs on the side or back of pin
• Slightly misaligned screenprinting

Seconds Grade (B)

Seconds pins will have more noticeable flaws and will be sold at a discounted price. Imperfections may include:

• Deeper scratches on the metal or enamel
• Heavily noticeable imperfections/staining in metal plating
• Overflow or underfill of enamel in obvious areas
• Completely unfilled areas/missing enamel
• Bent pins
• Misaligned screenprinting

 

Pins may tarnish over time just like jewellery. This can be fixed with some non-abrasive jewellery polishing cream and a soft microfiber cloth. Please test the polish on a small area on the pin first to be sure it won't damage the pin before you polish your pin.