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I can see this going anywhere from 7s to 5s based on the discolored spot on the BLBC. Depends on that that is

7.5 give or take. I was higher just on the front, but the small piece out, discoloration and shadow on the back have me thinking it won't do nearly that well.

9.2/9.4

5.0 I think it goes higher than the defects might suggest

5.5 from me too. A 6.0 with a better than it looks possible c/p improvement

2.0 too

I'll go 5.5

Mine came in 9.2 and the FC isn't that far off this copy. The darkening paper you can see inside & on the BC is going to bring it down a few grades. I will give it a hesitant 8.0

8.0/8.5. Only hesitant about the back cover getting dinged. Very cool one.

I'm giving it a 6.5 and a possible 7.0. I've seen several copies of this in slabs that have higher than first glance grades.

Almost anything could be a manufacturing defect, but this isn't on the list of common ones for sure. 7.0/7.5. In the unlikely event a grader called in manufacturing, I would still thing it tops out below 9.

9.0/9.2. Good signature candidate. Don't have to be worried about inking up a 9.8. He signed mine, although his signature is not one of the most aesthetically pleasing IMO.

6.5/7.0

9.0/9.2 Just a little corner wear it looks like. Nice.

7.0. I would push to 7.5 but the BC is a little dirty

9.0, maybe 9.2. I can't tell if you have a polybag crease. Common issue with this one, a light one is hard to see. Not sure it will matter in this case one way or the other, but a PB crease limits to low NM.

3.0. Can't see it higher with the number of things going on with the BC

8.0 was my first impression. I f a press can make the cover edges look crisper, I can see it higher. The fingerprint under the CCA hurts a little. Maybe you can get Taylor Swift to sign it right in that corner.

5.5/6.0. c/p to maximize chances at 6.0. A stretch to 6.5 b/c of the BC that doesn't look like it's all surface dirt

9.0/9.2. The CGC Guide says a recessed staple goes from 8.5-9.6. In my mind, this is on the lower middle end. Don't know if you've tried pressing those stress lines on the BC. Looks like that might be more than just indentions. Also a corner that's not square. Without looking hard, I found a 9.0 for $160 on ebay. Really a personal choice here, I don't necessarily think there's a big shift in value for a graded/ungraded copy, but if it's in your PC, doesn't really matter.

8.0

I can't unsee this now. If it is a stain, 8.0 would be lucky

7.0/7.5

7.0/7.5 hard to tell if there might be some light stains on the bottom edge FC or just some grime. Pretty tough cover to have nice with a color that shows every spec of dirt or bit of aging