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Here is the grading system in use
today |
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| Grade 1+ | Virtually Perfect Can. No noticeable imperfections. Only a few cans even come off the line in 1+ condition |
| Grade 1/1+ | Extremely minor scratches or dings around the rim. Lids may show some discoloration or tarnishing. No humidity spots, no rust or dents. No other imperfections. |
| Grade 1 | Very minor scratches, marks, or humidity spots on the surface. Cans are generally priced based on Grade 1 condition. |
| Grade 1- | Very light fading of colors. Very small humidity marks, scratches or dents on the surface. |
| Grade 2+ | Noticeable spots, blotches, scratches, dents or rust spots. Often applies to cans found indoors though occasionally a 2+ can can be found out-of-doors. |
| Grade 2 | Has a clean label, but there may be rust pr other blemishes near the seam, the lid, or the bottom. Colors may be irregular. |
| Grade 2- | Label is somewhat clean but there is rust and other imperfections elsewhere on the can. |
| Grade 3 | Multiple scratches, spotting, rusting, and dents. Label is readable and the color is still decent. |
| Grade 4 | A rusted can, but easily identified by brand, label. Can will have fading, dents, rust, scratches, etc. |
| Grade 5 | Very rusted and damaged. Barely recognizable as to brand or label. |