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On 11/15/2023 at 1:33 PM, Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice said:

I don't recall seeing the ink on my copy.....I'll try looking for my copy and checking for it.

Yeah I looked up a few other cgc scans and I didn't find any with it. It does look like ink smudging though, maybe from distribution? Any idea if a clean can get rid of that since it's on a plain white background? And would that be the main thing holding it back from higher than a 9.2?

Hey all, picked up a nice copy of xmen 266 over the weekend. I'm planning on getting it cleaned and pressed because I don't see any color breaks on it, I'm hoping that will clear up any minor imperfections (mainly the non color breaking spine tics and the top left corner crunch) however I'm mainly concerned about the ink(?) On the back. Would that be a stain or a printing defect? And would a clean help clear that up? Any insight is appreciated, thanks! 

On 9/7/2023 at 9:27 PM, thehumantorch said:

Congrats, that's a nice result considering the missing corners and accumulated defects.

Definitely can't complain! Book presents great and I'm very excited to display it 

Avengers 2 11/63 Marvel Comics

Grader Notes:

stacking bend

moderate cover tanning

moderate creasing to cover

moderate spine stress lines to cover

moderate staining to cover

Not too bad, based on the notes it seems like the chips got hit pretty hard, but solid otherwise "Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines to cover
small chip out left top of back cover
small chip out left top of front cover
very light cover tanning"

Over the moon with this one! Thought 3.0 was the absolute limit. Not bad for an $80 flea market find!

On 8/28/2023 at 8:47 PM, scburdet said:

It is incorrect to say that staple impressions have no effect on the grade. With a square bound book, it is taken into account that the binding creates the defect, so it is not penalized nearly as much as the same thing on a standard binding. These impressions seem mild, and I don't see any ink loss, which sometimes happens when these raised areas rub against other surfaces. In this case, it looks like there's an actual hole/tear in the binding unrelated to the staples. It looks to me like all the paper is still present? If so, 8.5/9.0

I appreciate the response! That totally makes sense about the staples. I mostly just meant that the fact that they raise the cover and can create an unsmooth surface shouldn't affect grading. But if they poke through or cause color loss then it absolutely would. And there is a small tear on the spine but the paper is all still there. It just got kind of bunched up. 

Hey there, picked up a nice copy today for my personal collection, wanted to see what you all thought. It's my first square bound book so I was a bit panicked about the staples creating an outline on the front cover, but from what I've read, that seems to have no affect on these grade of those. Any insight would be much appreciated. I would plan on pressing it if it could get it high enough.  Thanks!

It was a dollar Bin find, not even bagged or boarded. Couldn't believe it stayed in such good shape. What do you think the grade is before and after a press for the top back slight crease and the non color breaking stress lines? How much would the tiny tiny chip on the back affect it? Also not sure what the line at the top right is. Definitely doesn't seem like a scratch, but I'm curious to hear what you all think. Thanks! 

On 8/3/2023 at 8:24 PM, scburdet said:

5.5/6.0 A c/p might give it a slight aesthetic bump, but doubtful the grade increases. Defects are color breaking & that does not look like surface soiling. It does look like the top staple is partially detached from the centerfold. I've seen pressing cause detachments when the binding is weak

I appreciate the insight! Probably not worth it then, especially since it's not a key issue. 

Colors are more vibrant than the scan and pics seem to show. Mainly concerned about the upper left corner chip. Let me know what you all think! 

Got this one for cheap so may go the extra mile with a clean and press if you all think it may help. Thanks for any insight! 

On 8/3/2023 at 12:19 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Moderately blunted corners w/small color breaking creases, minor to moderate spine stress w/some color breaking spine ticks, color breaking creases in the price box, some soiling/discoloration in the price box, color breaking crease from top edge thru the "M" and "T", writing/doodling on the cover in "Doomsday", minor to moderate spine roll, staples are discolored, slight denting of top edge on rear cover, corner crease at top left of rear cover, minor to moderate discoloration of rear cover.

In your last pic, it appears the top staple is popped, is the centerfold or cover loose/detached?

IMO, you are in the VG/FN 5.0 - FN- 5.5 range.

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

5.5 FINE- (FN-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN):  Back to Top
An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present.

Also do you think a clean and press would help some of the minor issues and possibly bump it up enough to be worth it? 

Thanks for the reply! I did not notice the staple pop, no idea how I missed that haha. Front cover and centerfold are definitely still attached though. 

Hey all wanted to see what you thought of this one. It's in pretty good shape over all, mainly just concerned about the pen marks and how much that may bring it down. Thanks for any insight!

Appreciate the response! Probably trying to do both honestly. If it hit 9.8 I'd probably sell it for something higher on my want list, and if it got below that I'd be happy to display it in my collection as I really really love the cover. I'll see if I can get my printer set up to do some scans tomorrow to get a clearer picture. Any ideas what really sets apart a 9.8 from 9.0 to 9.6 on issues this age?

Hey there, just wanted to see if you all thought this would be a candidate for a high enough grade that it would be worth it to send it in. Thanks! 

On 7/17/2023 at 9:27 PM, scburdet said:

2.5/3.0. The tanning is dark enough for it to be lower than what the amount of creasing/tearing might allow. Pressing might get some spine roll out, but it could also cause damage to the stapled cover/pages. I don't think it improves the grade, but might look a touch better. Might not be worth the risk. If you got a good flea market price, then you're a winner pressed or not.

I figured the tanning would be an issue. Would that lighten or come out with a cleaning? I have a local guy that I could maybe see if he would just clean it without pressing, because I agree the staple wear makes pressing risky. And I it definitely is a win already at the price I paid so I'd be more than happy with a solid 2

Hey there, pretty new to this. Got the book for a steal at a flea market and was trying to get an idea what it might grade at and if it would be worth it to get it pressed and cleaned. Any advice and insight is much appreciated. Thanks!