* Standard Grades (A grades) *
Standard grades may still have flaws, but they are minor. Pins are hardly ever perfect, but standard grade pins come close! The metal may change over time: oxidation is caused by the air and exacerbated by humidity/moisture; It's a natural process! Typically, standard grade pins can have the following:
-Light discoloration in the metal
-Small air bubbles in the enamel or screenprint
-Minor enamel underfill or overfill
-Small scratches, dust or imperfections in the enamel or metal
-Plating imperfections on the sides or back of the pin
-Minor discoloration in the enamel or screenprint
-Slightly misprinted or off-set screenprint
* B Grades *
B Grade pins will rarely be offered. These pins have flaws that are apparent at first glance. B Grade pins may have flaws such as:
-noticeable or multiple areas or under filled/over filled enamel
-scratches in metal, enamel or screenprint
-rough or unpolished areas of metal
-large air bubbles in the enamel or screeprint
-discolored enamel
-areas of enamel filled with the incorrect color
-missing/ unfilled areas of enamel
-overfilled enamel that floods some metal lines
-noticeably off-set screenprinted areas
-areas of glitter that have debris/dust
-areas of enamel with debris/dust
-enamel staining anywhere on the pin
-over polished metal
B Grade pins are more flawed than standard grade pins, however, they are sold at a lesser value and therefore are a great alternative to standard grade for the collector on a budget. B Grade pins are still displayable to a collector who may not mind the mentioned flaws.
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