Condition Grading
Every collectible category Rinkya Authentic authenticates has its own published grading standard. Condition grades are documented on each record and reflected in the certification tier.
Grading is category-specific because what constitutes a defect on a vintage animation cel is completely different from what matters on a sealed whiskey bottle or a first-edition manga. We publish our standards for transparency.
Cel grading: what a grade on an animation cel means →
A grade is not an authentication: what each one tells you →
The record is the protection: our conservation and housing posture →
Grading standard for Japanese animation production artwork. S to F scale with point-based rubric covering paint integrity, paper condition, and completeness.
Grading standard for Western animation production artwork. Same S to F rubric adapted for Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, and other studios.
Covering fill level, label condition, capsule integrity, provenance, and seal authenticity for Japanese and international releases.
Structural integrity, paint condition, mechanical function, original packaging completeness, and manufacturer markings.
Antiquarian book grammar (As New to Poor) graded per exterior component: Covers, Jacket, and Obi. Interior inspected and noted. Manga-aware toning and printing rules.
Materials condition, hardware, stitching, lining, maker marks, and accompanying documentation.
Finish condition, hardware originality, neck and body assessment, playability, and case/documentation completeness.