How we grade condition
Every shirt is secondhand and a one-off - so we grade every condition honestly on a scale from 1 to 10. Visible flaws are stated openly and shown in the photos where possible. What you see is what you get.
The defects listed are examples for the respective condition. A shirt usually shows only some of the flaws mentioned, not all of them.
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10/10
Brand new
Unworn, including original tags and without any flaws.
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9/10
Excellent
As-new condition without flaws or defects, original tags missing.
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8/10
Excellent
Very well-kept condition with minimal signs of use.
Possible defects:
- Occasional pilling
- Small, inconspicuous stains
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7/10
Very good
Good condition with light signs of use.
Possible defects:
- Some pilling
- Small pulled threads
- Small defects on sponsor, number or name print
- Small visible stains
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6/10
Very good
Worn but intact condition with visible signs of use.
Possible defects:
- A lot of pilling
- Slightly larger pulled threads
- Small holes
- Visible defects on printed elements
- Loose threads on the fabric or partly open hems
- Slightly larger light stains
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5/10
Good
Clearly worn condition with clearly visible flaws.
Possible defects:
- Heavy pilling or many pulled threads
- Visible defects on prints
- Visible stains
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4/10
OK
Heavily worn condition with several clear flaws.
Possible defects:
- Clear defects on prints (cracks, flaking)
- Several visible stains
- Small holes or repaired spots
- Slightly faded fabric
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3/10
OK
Heavily worn condition with significant flaws.
Possible defects:
- Larger holes or open seams
- Heavily damaged or partly peeled prints
- Large or dark stains
- Faded or discoloured fabric
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2/10
Fair
Very heavily worn condition with flaws all over the shirt.
Possible defects:
- Mostly damaged or peeled prints
- Stubborn stains
- Several holes
- Damaged hems or seams
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1/10
Fair
Heavily damaged condition, mainly of interest to collectors who want the shirt for its rarity.
Possible defects:
- Significant damage to the fabric (holes, tears, thin spots)
- Largely destroyed prints
- Heavy discolouration or stains
- Defective seams, hems or cuffs
What this means for you
- Visible flaws are always stated in the description - and shown in the product photos where possible.
- Every shirt is measured flat in cm (vintage sizes vary depending on the era).
- Low grades are rare with us - most of our shirts are 6/10 or better.
30-day returns, no questions asked - and still only around 1% returns. Because our descriptions are accurate.