Grading

Pins are handmade, therefore flaws can occur. All pins will be quality checked by me (Ventus) before being shipped out to customers. Please refer to the grading scale below:

Pin Grade	Information
A Grade	Very little to no noticeable flaws. Near perfect.
B Grade	Minor flaws are visible upon closer inspection of the pin. Still maintains overall design integrity.
C Grade	Major flaws that are visible from a distance. May still be purchased if the customer does not mind the defect(s).
F Grade	These pins are trash and will not be sold. They have major visible flaws that impact the overall integrity of the design.
Mixed Grade (A/B)	All pay-for-production (P4P) pins will be mixed grade. The customer will randomly receive either an A or B grade pin.

 

Pin flaws may include:

• Plating imperfections
• Missing plating lines
• Enamel underfill/overfill
• Misaligned screenprint
• Areas with missing enamel
• Bubbles or holes in the enamel
• Scratches or scuffs on plating or enamel
• Missing pin posts for designs with two or more posts
• Enamel discoloration or areas of enamel that are the wrong color