Global Authentication Introduces Global Disneyana

Grading Procedures When Examining a Disney Pin

Global Authentication has developed the most exacting, refined and conventional grading techniques when examining a Disney Pin. The process of pin grading is not an exact science. However, the years of experience that the Global pin experts possess assure a smooth, organized and accurate grade to your pin with every examination. The surface, centering, edges, detail, lettering, gloss and overall eye appeal all play a part in the determination of the condition and grade of the pin. Each grading expert will take all these factors into consideration when assigning a grade to a pin.

Disneyana Pins

  1. Examine Pin for Authenticity. Make sure the pin is factory issued and not a copy or a counterfeit.
  2. Examine Pin for Alterations. Make sure the pin has not been painted, filed, recolored, reglossed, or any other type of alteration. Remember there must be clear and convincing evidence that you can articulate why a pin is altered.
  3. Examine Pin for Condition. Examine the pin for the amount of blemishes, scratches, friction and wear.
  4. Examine Pin for Surface Condition. Check the front and back of the pin for scratches, letter friction, gouges and any other surface problems.
  5. Examine Pin for Wear. Check the front and back of each pin, examine for wear, friction, missing letters, scratches in the paint, chipping and any other type of wear.
  6. Examine Pin Edges. Check the edges of the pin on the front and the back, look for indentations, chipping, factory errors, and any other type of flaws.
  7. Examine Pin for Original Gloss. Check the factory gloss on the pin look for uneven gloss or breaks in the gloss.
  8. Examine Pin for Print Defects. Check the pin for factory print defects. Determine if there are print flaws and whether the print flaws impact the overall eye appeal of the pin.
  9. Examine Pin for Color Defects. Check the pin for any type of color defects, look for breaks in color, missing color, faded color or any other color imperfections.
  10. Examine Pin for Overall Eye Appeal. Check the front and back and sides of the pin and determine if the pin possess superior eye appeal. Determine Final Grade.