DEFECT · BOX CREASES
Funko Pop crease grading.
A crease is the difference between an 8.5 and a 7. Here's how graders measure crease severity and what each level costs you on the final grade.
What separates a crease from whitening
Whitening is just compressed paper — fibers intact, color reduced. A crease is a permanent fold with damaged fibers, visible as a hard line that doesn't disappear under any angle of light. Whitening is half a point. A crease is 2-3 points.
Crease severity by length
Pin crease (< 5mm) — drop overall by 1.
Short (5-15mm) — caps overall at 8.
Long (>15mm) — caps overall at 7.5.
Through a corner or edge — caps at 7.
FAQ · funko pop crease grading
Asked & answered.
How much does a Funko Pop crease lower the grade?
A pin crease under 5mm drops the grade by ~1 point. A short crease (5-15mm) caps the grade at 8. Long creases (>15mm) cap at 7.5. Creases through corners or edges drop to 7 because they trigger deductions on two subgrades.
Is a crease worse than a dent?
Usually yes. A dent is a deformation that can be subtle from certain angles. A crease is a permanent fold visible from any angle. For the same surface area, a crease causes a 1-2 point bigger deduction than a dent.
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