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On 5/1/2024 at 9:05 PM, dick pontoon said:

How is it *between* 4.5-5.5? What was the grade before you cracked the slab and sliced the book? No comprendo. Why open it it, cut it inadvertently and then submit again?

It was a 4.5 prior to cracking it out, but now hoping it's either a 5.0 or 5.5. 🙏

On 5/1/2024 at 2:44 PM, Paul Kosnik said:

This isn't trimmed.  It meets neither the letter nor the spirit of the definition of trimmed.  Firstly, trimmed is entire side (or substantially so, perhaps in the case of a misscut comic).  And trimmed, by definition, improves the appearance and is intended to deceive.  This cut does not improve the appearance, cannot deceive, and is for one small section of the edge.  This is just a defect, and will be graded as such if they do their jobs correctly.  Here is CGC's definition of trimmed:

• TRIMMING – A technique that involves cutting off the edges of a comic book’s cover or pages to remove defects and sharpen edges. Unlike the other restoration techniques, trimming results in an improved appearance through destruction (loss of paper).

Appreciate your expertise Mr. Paul.  I'll let everyone know how it goes.  I'm sure this will happen to someone again at some point and this will be a good reference.

On 5/1/2024 at 11:58 AM, Topnotchman said:

If it were a high grade copy it would probably get a trimmed label, a low grade copy it will probably be factored into the grade as damage.   Although I have never submitted a book with this flaw, I would just factor the damage into the grade. 

This one's in the mid-grade range (4.5 to 5.5).  I will submit it either way and post what I get back from CGC.  Thanks for the repsonse!

On 5/1/2024 at 5:58 AM, KCOComics said:

Unfortunately, I suspect cgc will call that trimmed. 

Even though it was an accident, technically, the edge was trimmed, so I can't complain if that's the way they choose to go.  Thanks for the reply!

On 5/1/2024 at 9:18 AM, The Lions Den said:

I figure the odds be 50/50...  

Thank you for the reply.  I'm wondering if it would help if I submitted a note with the book explaining what happened and that there was no intention of trying to restore the book.

On 5/1/2024 at 8:09 AM, Paul Kosnik said:

It's not the entire edge, just that short section by the end of the Surfer's board?

Correct, just that 1" section.

I got careless removing an old-slabbed SS#4 from its inner well and accidentally trimmed off a 1" section of paper in the process.  My question is this now considered trimmed, or would it just be a slice defect?  You can see it to the right of Surfer's board.   Any insight would be appreciated. 🙏

9.6

Sharp book, but that bindery tear might get you.

9.4

Slight color break top right corner and corner crunch bottom left.

From home as well....

Marvel Family 36  6.0 (perhaps a bit harsh on that staple, but it didn't look good)

Amazing Spider-man Annual 16 8.0

Daredevil 168 9.0

Apologies for dredging up this old thread, but it's the closest thing to what I was looking for.  If I submit an order that is to be shipped out in three different tiers, does CGC bill everything once the first tier (express) ships out or do they bill each tier individually?  

17 hours ago, Zegeroth said:

The key on this grade is the bottom right corner.  If it’s over 1/8”, 8.5 max.  If that is under, you might squeeze a 9.0

Hmm...just under 1/8".  Crossing my fingers I can get that 9.0 then.

See?  Glad I asked.  I was thinking in the 9.2 range. 

So I'm an old timer when it comes to collecting, but fairly new when it comes to grading.  Stuff I have sent in to get graded thinking it would be a 9.6 came back 9.0 so I'm doubting my ability to grade a comic.  I'd like to ask for some help on this comic as I'm really not sure how much the flaws will hurt the grade.  The top right corner has some color rub, the top left corner is a little rough.  The bottom right corner has a color breaking bend and I do see a color breaking spine tic.  Add those up and what do I have?  Appreciate the help everyone.

Is there a particular reason I see 9.9s and 10s using this lighter color number as well?