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I am thinking of making a purchase of a 9.6 book, where the grader's notes reference 'very light spine stress lines'. Having consulted the CGC Guide, I couldn't find any definitive answer to whether or not this description is applied to colour-breaking and/or non colour-breaking stress lines. The pictures don't appear to show anything colour-breaking, hence the book might be suitable for CPR. I wondered if others have any solid insights as to when CGC uses this particular phrase. Many thanks. Paul

Thank you. Really appreciate your thoughts. I think I'll wait for a better copy, as suggested.

No, I am not thinking about deepening my complexion : ) I am thinking of pulling the trigger on a 9.6 book from the 70s, at around current FMV. The grader's notes indicate 'light tanning' on the back (largely white) cover. 1. What exactly is tanning? And to what extent is it frowned upon the the collecting community? Would you typically be willing to buy a book at FMV with light tanning? 2. The other graders note indicate 'light spine stress lines to cover'. Does CGC specifically denote if the stress lines break colour, or is the phrase used universally for non-colour breaking and colour breaking lines? Very much appreciate any advice. Cheers.

Thanks all. Much appreciated

However, a Ferris Bueller reference does score a lot of points with me

I am really disappointed you guys are not getting the point. I thought the CGC Boards attracted experts. I can't even get a straitforward anser to such a pithy and concise question. I think I'll go elsewhere... Sheesshhh

Hi all, Really appreciate any thoughts you have on this issue. The pictures are of an encased Hell Arisen #3 graded at 9.8 It looks as one might expect other than this spine wear or spine burn. Should this type of damage preclude it from 9.8 I am trying to determine what it is and if it is a slabbing or post slabbing problem, or simply an acceptable attribute that does not impact grade. I see something similar on quite a few modern books albeit not so pronounced, so would be great to know the grading implications. Many thanks.

OK. Thank you. I don't often venture out of the Newbie or WTB categories!

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Hi all, Really appreciate any thoughts you have on this issue. The pictures are of an encased Hell Arisen #3 graded at 9.8 It looks as one might expect other than this spine wear or spine burn. Should this type of damage preclude it from 9.8 I am trying to determine what it is and if it is a slabbing or post slabbing problem, or simply an acceptable attribute that does not impact grade. I see something similar on quite a few modern books albeit not so pronounced, so would be great to know the grading implications. Many thanks.

I see this on quite a lot of Marvel books. Does CGC treat this a production defect, or does it knock down the grade? It's a brand new book, so I assume it must be a production issue relating to Marvel's interesting choice of paper for its covers. Any other thoughts about these types of defects would be much appreciated. I want to fill a hole in my knowledge bank!

Thanks - much appreciated. I now have four phases to wrestle with

I have spent the last year getting more familiar with different types of defects. One area I am a little unclear about is the spine. I have come across terms like: Spine burn Feathering Spine wear Not sure that I fully understand the differences, whether they are interchangeable terms, or how they impact on grading. By way of example, here is a brand new Marvel book. Can any expert heads enlighten me please! Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have a CGC 9.6. On an otherwise tight book, I see a tiny corner crease on bottom right. Is this OK for a 9.6 or might this be post-slabbing damage? Grateful for all informed advice? Many thanks.

Great tip! Thanks.