Pin/Charm Grades

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WHAT DOES "SECONDS" MEAN? WHAT IS YOUR PIN/CHARM GRADING SYSTEM?

We do our best to provide high quality enamel pins and charms, but the manufacturing process can be tough so not every pin and charm is perfect. We refer to the following grading system when we inspect our pins and charms:

A-GRADE (STANDARD)

These pins and charms are the highest quality, but may have a few minor imperfections including:

  • Slight discolorations in the enamel or printing
  • Small scratches and scuff marks on the surfaces
  • Small pores and dust in the enamel, acrylic, or printing

B-GRADE

These pins and charms may have multiple noticeable imperfections including:

  • Some dark scratches and black marks in enamel, acrylic, or printing
  • Noticeable amounts of spots and pores in enamel, acrylic, or printing
  • Noticeable scratches and scuffs
  • Minor discolorations in enamel or printing

SECONDS 

These pins and charms have major noticeable imperfections and are usually offered at a discount up to 40-60% off. 

These major imperfections may include:

  • Lower quality/leaking/overflow of enamel
  • Damages, deep scratches, bumps, cracks in enamel or acrylic surfaces
  • Major discoloration of enamel or acrylic. 
  • Unexpected issues and imperfections