How we rate
How we give our scores out of 10 and our Buy, Consider and Skip verdicts.
The three verdicts
- Buy: worth its price for most of the people it is made for
- Consider: a beautiful piece, but only for some needs, styles or at a better price
- Skip: you mostly pay for the label, or something else does the job better for the same money
The score out of 10
The score combines materials and make (30%), how it wears day to day (25%), value at the usual price (20%), timelessness and versatility (15%), and resale, warranty and repair service (10%).
Prices
We show a typical US price range rather than a daily price. The “Check price on Amazon” button always shows the current price.
What we do not do
We do not publish fake reviews, copy product listings or rank a piece higher because it pays a higher commission.