Ita Bag Grading Guide
ITA BAG GRADING GUIDE
Due to the handmade nature of these bags, not every bag will be 100% perfect! The A / B / C / D grades will never have flaws that affect the integrity and functionality of the bag. The grades are determined by cosmetic/superficial flaws only.
✧✧ A-GRADE ✧✧
Near perfect condition, but may have minor/unnoticeable flaws if speculated up close or under harsh lighting.
Near perfect condition, but may have minor/unnoticeable flaws if speculated up close or under harsh lighting.
Most common examples are:
♢ Stray loose threads
♢ Minor spec(s) on the surface of the bag
♢ Minor spec(s) on the surface of the bag
✧✧ B-GRADE ✧✧
1-3 flaws that are hard to see from afar. These flaws will likely go unnoticed unless pointed out! (Please note the type of flaw on your bag can be any of the below, there are no requests for certain flaws)
1-3 flaws that are hard to see from afar. These flaws will likely go unnoticed unless pointed out! (Please note the type of flaw on your bag can be any of the below, there are no requests for certain flaws)
Most common examples are:
♢ Slight print misalignment in small area (printed bag only)
♢ Slightly faded print in a small area
♢ Small wrinkles in fabric
♢ Minor spec on the surface of the bag
♢ Stray loose threads
♢ Small wrinkles in fabric
♢ Minor spec on the surface of the bag
♢ Stray loose threads
♢ Light/minor superficial dents on bag or window cover
♢ Slight peeling/bubbling of print (printed bag only)
♢ Small scuff on hardware
♢ Slight peeling/bubbling of print (printed bag only)
♢ Small scuff on hardware
♢ Small scratch on clear window
♢ Small scratch enamel logo
NOTE: B-grade bags are considered final sale and are non-refundable.
✧✧ C-GRADE ✧✧
Multiple noticeable flaws that may be on the front and/or back of the bag. (Please note the type of flaw on your bag can be any of the below, there are no requests for certain flaws)
Most common examples are:
♢ More noticeable print misalignment (printed bag only)
♢ More noticeable peeling/bubbling of print or fabric
♢ More noticeable peeling/bubbling of print or fabric
♢ More noticeable section of faded print
♢ Possible minor hardware tarnishing
♢ Noticeable scratch on clear window
♢ Noticeable superficial dents on bag or window cover
♢ Possible minor hardware tarnishing
♢ Noticeable scratch on clear window
♢ Noticeable superficial dents on bag or window cover
♢ Noticeable markings on outside or inside of bag
♢ Slight window cover misalignment
♢ Sticky zipper (not totally smooth opening)
♢ Mismatched hardware colors
♢ Mismatched hardware colors
♢ Upside-down front enamel logo
♢ Noticeable scratch on enamel logo
NOTE: C-grade bags are considered final sale and are non-refundable.
✧✧ D-GRADE ✧✧
Display very noticeable flaws that may be on the front and/or back of the bag. (Please note the type of flaw on your bag can be any of the below, there are no requests for certain flaws)
Most common examples are:
♢ Very noticeable print misalignment (printed bag only)
♢ Major peeling/bubbling of print or fabric
♢ Possible minor hardware tarnishing
♢ Deep scratches on clear window
♢ Superficial dents on bag or window cover
♢ Major peeling/bubbling of print or fabric
♢ Possible minor hardware tarnishing
♢ Deep scratches on clear window
♢ Superficial dents on bag or window cover
♢ Major window cover misalignment
♢ Mismatched hardware colors
♢ Mismatched hardware colors
♢ Any of the listed issues from the other grades
♢ Unforeseen problems or imperfections
NOTE: D-grade bags are considered final sale and are non-refundable.