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IndomitableBat

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    Spine Stress Lines

    in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues

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    On 9/24/2023 at 6:39 PM, Lightning55 said:

    In general CGC has stated that they won't change the grade on a reholder order unless they suspect the case was damaged since first graded. Like if the case is cracked, signs that it was dropped, or shaken comic syndrome (SCS) showing physical damage to the comic itself. That would be overhanging edges curled over, corners crunched, etc.

    But there is also the long-standing motto, "Never crack a 9.8". I'm a staunch believer in that. You got a 9.8, don't risk going backwards. 

    Yeah, I agree.  But it would look so much nicer in the new slab....

    Spine Stress Lines

    in Comic Book Grading and Restoration Issues

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    I have a 9.8 graded in 2010 with 5+ non-color breaking spine stress lines. You can't really see the spine stress with the naked eye. Here are the grader notes: "Bottom Spine Wear, Spine Lite Stress Lines".  I do not believe this book would get a 9.8 today.  I want to send it in to get the updated slab but I'm afraid the grade would be lowered.