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Standard/A-Grade Pins
A-grades are pins that are flawless or have minor blemishes only noticeable if inspected up close. A-grades are sold at full price. They are perfect to add to your display!
- Light scratches on the surface of the metal
- Small stains on background elements of the design
- Small dust particles trapped in the enamel
- Minor offset in screen-printing
- Minor under/overfilled areas of enamel
- Bumps on the side metal of the pin
- Discoloring on the back of the pin
Seconds/B-Grade Pins
B-grades are pins that have one or few noticeable flaws on the front of the design. B-grades are sold at a discount. They are perfect for everyday wear, where they may be scratched by other objects.
- Noticeable scratches on the metal or enamel
- Stains on important elements of the design (face, hands, etc.)
- Noticeable dust particles trapped in the enamel
- Major offset in screen-printing
- Under/overfilled areas of enamel
- Oxidation of the metal
