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How We Grade

No guessing. Just grades.

Every item is checked by hand and given a grade before it's listed — so you know exactly what you're getting before you buy.

Two separate things decide how we list an item: where it came from, and what condition it's in. They're independent — a brand new piece can still have a factory flaw, and a pre-loved one can be flawless.

Where it came from

New

Excess stock — end-of-line and overstock pieces that never made it to a shelf. Never owned, never worn. Most still have their tags.

Pre-loved

Previously owned and given a second life. Checked, cleaned and graded to exactly the same standard as everything else.

What condition it's in

A+

Flawless, tags attached

No marks, no flaws, nothing to mention. Original tags still on.

A

Flawless, no tags

No marks, no flaws. Tags have been removed or were never there.

B

Near flawless — one small point

One minor thing worth knowing about, named in the description. Nothing that affects how it wears.

C

Light wear or a small defect

Visible if you look closely. Described on the listing so there are no surprises.

D

Noticeable wear or defect

Clearly visible, described and photographed on the listing. Still perfectly wearable, and priced accordingly.

E

Not for sale

Beyond selling. These never reach the shop — they go for recycling rather than landfill.

Grades describe condition only — nothing else. Where an item has a specific flaw, we name it in the description and show it in the photos, so you can see exactly what you're buying before you decide.