How to Figure Out the Condition of Vintage Clothing
Because vintage clothing are by definition used second hand clothes, it is important to properly understand the condition of a desired garment. This is particularly important when shopping online. It is recommended that all vintage sellers would rely on a naming system that will help potential customers assess what they can expect when they buy vintage clothing and accessories online.
Here is a listing of terms from most reputable vintage sellers:
Mint
As goog as new. An item is as perfect and pristine as when it was originally made and shows no sign of wear.
Near mint
An item shows only the slightest signs of wear.
Excellent
An item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use.
Very good
An item is considered wearable but has some surface flaws, i.e., staining, soiling or colour damage.
Good
An item is wearable but cannot be returned to excellent condition even if repairs are made.
It is good to remember the older a garment is, the more likely it will display indications of its age. Signs of wear should be expected – after all, we are talking about clothes that are minimally 30 year old! It is always wise to ask the seller to specify any damage or irregularities a garment may have as relying solely on a condition term can be misleading.
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Thanks for posting this! I’ve wondered what’s the difference between “mint” and “excellent”, but now it’s finally clear to me. :)
It took me ages to figure out the difference between mint and excellent as well. If all vintage sellers followed some standard naming system, online shopping would be much easier.