Pikachu Enamel Pin

Gold plated hard enamel pin

Approximately 1.5" x 1"

Two posts with black circle rubber backings

Engraved back stamp for authenticity

Disclaimer: Color shown on your device may differ from actual product. Know that all pins are handmade items, no pin is ever perfect and small variations can occur from unit to unit.

PIN GRADING

I grade my pins primarily on the front / design side of the pin. The sides of the pins are judged to a much lower degree, and the back of the pins are not scrutinized except with regards to the posts and the back stamp. Keep in mind that grading is subjective from person to person.

A GRADE

Generally, these are pins that have some minor imperfections that are only noticeable if inspected up close and under bright light. Some of these blemishes include...

small, but not noticeable, air bubbles
small, but not noticeable, enamel under fill
some light imperfections in the metal plating
surface scuffing or light scratches on the enamel or metal
small, singular nicks on the enamel or metal
minor paint pooling on screen printed pins
encased posts with slight wiggle
minor offset in screen printing
not noticeable plating imperfections on the front of pin

A grade pins are sold at full price.

B GRADE

These pins have noticeable flaws that become obvious if looked at in normal light and at arm's length. Some have more minor or major blemishes than others. Some of the flaws that would qualify a pin as a B grade include...

noticeable or multiple areas of under filled enamel
moderately scuffed enamel or metal
multiple points of imperfections on the metal plating
multiple air bubbles in the enamel
missing metal lines
missing enamel on a small portion of the pin
noticeable off-set screen printing
some missing screen printing
one unfilled area of enamel
enamel staining on sides or back of pin
overfilled enamel that floods some metal lines
noticeable amounts of dust on soft enamel
small gouges or marks on enamel
encased posts that have significant sway
large areas of imperfection of the metal on the sides of the pin
large areas of plating missing on back of pin

B grade pins are sold at a slightly discounted price compared to A grades.