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Archive Collector Grade

Unworn or used fewer than a handful of times. Hardware, fabric, and leather surfaces are bright and unmarked. No creasing, transfer, scuffing, or wear of any kind. Interior pristine. A piece that understood its own future value and was kept accordingly.

Excellent

Lightly used with minimal evidence of wear. Any marks or wear are described in the individual piece's condition notes and photographs. Review those details for its exact condition.

Very Good

Carries all the character of the original with faint evidence of a life lived in it. Minor surface marks, soft creasing at natural flex points, or gentle interior wear may be present. None of it diminishes the piece's appeal or function. It simply confirms it was chosen, and worn.

Good

Visible signs of regular use: modest hardware wear, light surface scuffs, material softening, or minor marks. Structurally intact and fully functional. Condition is reflected in pricing. These pieces offer the strongest value-to-authenticity ratio in the archive.

Fair

Clearly worn, with visible imperfections: cracking, discoloration, hardware tarnish, or interior marks beyond minor. Every flaw is disclosed and photographed. Priced to reflect condition honestly. Listed only when the piece's provenance or rarity makes it worth owning regardless.