pin grading

PIN GRADING SYSTEM

A GRADE: high quality pins with zero/almost no flaws. standard pins. ideal for those who want to display their pins and have them look nice. all preorders are A grades.

A grades may have one or two of the following insignificant flaws:
☆ minor underfilling
☆ backside imperfections (not visible from the front)
☆ very small marks that are not noticeable at a glance

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B GRADE: pins with some flaws. ideal for those who plan on getting some wear/tear on their pin and want the pin at a lower cost. B grades are only available after preorders and only to members.

B grades may have one or two of the following significant flaws:
☆ underfilling
☆ small parts not filled
☆ small bubbles
☆ some oxidizing on the metal
☆ backside imperfections (not visible from the front)
☆ marks that are noticeable at a glance

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C GRADE: pins with multiple or significant flaws. ideal for those who plan on getting some wear/tear on their pin and want the pin at a much lower cost. C grades are only available after preorders and only to members. they are not common- most batches will not have C grades.

C grades may have one or two of the following significant flaws:
☆ severe underfilling
☆ large parts not filled
☆ large bubbles
☆ some oxidizing on the metal
☆ backside imperfections (not visible from the front)
☆ large marks that are noticeable at a glance