The Shadow!

[CAMERANIAC]

How much of a negative affect, in numbers, does the DUST SHADOW have when trying to determine a comics grade?

 

Thanks!

[CAMERANIAC]

That's ok, I really didn't want to know the answer anyways.

[Davenport]

That's ok, I really didn't want to know the answer anyways.

Here's an example of a CGC NM 9.4 with a dust shadow: CLICK

Are there any 9.6/9.8 with one? Dunno.

[CAMERANIAC]

Thanks for the reply Davenport. It actually tells alot! (thumbs u

[Ze-man]

How much of a negative affect, in numbers, does the DUST SHADOW have when trying to determine a comics grade?

 

Thanks!

 

Hey Turok, I think dust shadows are one of those personal things.. some people hate them, others can overlook them if the book is otherwise solid.

 

Me personally? On a book like the one you posted(a semi decent mid grade book with other flaws), I would only downgrade it a half grade, possibly a full grade. It is a glaring visual defect on the book and does factor into how one arrives it's final grade.

 

The book Davenport posted is not really the norm.. he is just good at finding books that defy logic.

[Mr.Diggler]

What ZE said.

[Davenport]

The book Davenport posted is not really the norm.. he is just good at finding books that defy logic.

9.6 along the spine

9.4 light dust shadow on the cover

9.4 across the top border

9.2 front right edge

 

[Ze-man]

 

I never said they weren't interesting!

 

It appears most of those were downgraded .2 or half a grade depending on the severity. That Military book almost looks like Sun damage, and the Wings has not one..but three..

 

Got more?

[divad]

Hate 'em. Period.

[Davenport]

 

I never said they weren't interesting!

 

It appears most of those were downgraded .2 or half a grade depending on the severity. That Military book almost looks like Sun damage, and the Wings has not one..but three..

 

Got more?

Okay, one more...just to "defy logic".

Sensation Comics #1 CGC NM 9.4

 

[divad]

 

And here I thought it was on my screen . . .

[Tatterdamillion]

 

I never said they weren't interesting!

 

It appears most of those were downgraded .2 or half a grade depending on the severity. That Military book almost looks like Sun damage, and the Wings has not one..but three..

 

Got more?

Okay, one more...just to "defy logic".

Sensation Comics #1 CGC NM 9.4

 

Worst "best" dust shadow ever!! I couldn't believe it when I saw it at auction!