About condition evaluation
Our website rates the condition of products on a 5-star scale using stars.
★★★★★ (5 stars): Mint condition, unused, also known as dead stock. In addition, there is no crazing or paint chipping, and the product is of excellent quality.
★★★★☆ (4 stars): This is in near-unused condition with almost no cutlery marks or signs of years of use. This also applies to unused items with slight crazing or paint chips. This is generally considered to be in "mint condition."
★★★☆☆ (3 stars): Shows signs of use at home. Cutlery marks, scratches, scuffs, and other signs of normal wear and tear from home use are visible. Vintage items generally receive a rating of 3 stars.
★★☆☆☆ (2 stars): Paint loss, scratches, cutlery marks, stains, crazing, chips, etc. are clearly visible. There is no problem with use, but the rating is based on appearance. The price is inevitably low. Easy to use for everyday use.
★☆☆☆☆ (1 star): Items with obvious defects such as large scratches, large chips, or noticeable stains. Generally, these are not listed as products, but on rare occasions, we may sell items with a ★1 rating as outlet items.
For more detailed explanations of terms such as paint loss, cutlery marks, and crazing, please see the following page.