GradingThe beer can hobby uses a scale of 1 to 5 to describe the condition of a can. To fine tune the grading, +/- signs are used.We are not interested in buying or selling cans less than grade 2 condition. All cans are strictly graded in accordance with the following:
May have one or two tiny imperfections (i.e., minor nick or a small canning dent) Upon close inspection the can has a few minor imperfections but nothing distracting Has several small imperfections like a small scratch, dent, or minor humidity spot but nothing really distracting. Any imperfections are contained to a few very minor areas. Has several imperfections like scratching, dents, or humidity spots. but nothing real distracting. A can with a few noticeable imperfections. Flaws are minor but may be distracting to some. Imperfections can include small scratches, dents, or humidity spots. A can with some obvious imperfections but still displays well. The imperfections may iinclude moderate scratches, dents, humidity, and slight fading. Overall displays nicely but does have one or more significant flaws along with normal wear. Imperfections may include moderate scratches, dents, humidity, and slight fading. Has somemoderate flaws to include scratches, dents, fade, and/or rust. This is still an indoor can and has an overalldecent display. Cans this grade and worse are often called off-grade. Has some significant flaws such as stratching, dents, humidity, or fading. No holes and is usually an indoor can. It is not uncommon for cans to have aging to the lids or the seam. Although my grading attempts to take the overall appearance into consideration there still may be some slight aging to these areas.