curtisb

Thanks for your replies.  Yes looked up the notes but no help there.  CGC did just change their stance on pieces reattached by tape.  If anyone has removed staples and had a book regraded, that would likely tell the tale.  Happy New Year!

Hello All!

I have a CGC graded 4.5 Universal GA comic to which someone added two staples to the spine after manufacture (which originally had only the one), resulting in the label note:  "2 extra staples added after manufacturing."

The comic looks much better than a 4.5 with no creasing, tears, stains, tanning/foxing, etc. and only some very minor chips. I am wondering whether removing the two staples might improve the grade a half point or more.  Once the staples are removed, yes, the four additional staple holes through the spine will remain and affect the grade. But it does seem like the removal of about 1" of non-original metal from the surface of the spine should have some positive effect on the grade.  What do you folks think?

Thank you for your time and sharing your thoughts.