How much do dust shadows bother you?

[nearmint]

I've been thinking about making an offer on this book, but the dust shadows kinda bug me.

 

Would they hold you back?

 

 

[Scrooge]

It depends on grade of course but dust shadows is a hard defect to take, esp. on a 8.5. Heck they bother me on 4.5s. I shave my bids dramatically for dust shadow books b/c I really don't want to win them.

[skypinkblu]

They bother me...and I'm not all that fussy...I'm surprised it's graded so high? I'd be hard pressed to bid on that book if it were graded more than 5.0...and maybe not even then.., sorry

[The Black Hand ®]

I hate dust or sun shadows. When they are on a front cover it's the first thing I see and I can't help but believe that the paper is weaker where the shadow lies. I think they should merit a significant grade reduction.

[nearmint]

You guys are confirming my own feelings.

[precodekeith]

They don't stop me from buying, personally. However, I do find it hard to believe they graded that book higher than about 6.0 d/t the heavy shadowing.

[RedFury]

I'm OK with dust shadows on books 5.5 or lower. An 8.5? I expect it to look much better than that.

[whomerjay]

A lot. Almost as much as water damage. I'm amazed that CGC has graded so high so many books with significant dust shadows.

[whomerjay]

They don't stop me from buying, personally. However, I do find it hard to believe they graded that book higher than about 6.0 d/t the heavy shadowing.

 

 

I can never understand the significant bump, and blind eye they turn on key books and early Supes/Bats/Techs.

[stagedoorjohnny]

That particular dust shadow bothers me. But in general, very slight dust shadows don't bother me too much, especially if it is confined to the back cover.

 

A lot of Church books have slight dust shadows which I don't mind at all. They are part of the overall characteristics of that collection. Kind of like foxing on Larsons. I seem to be a heck more forgiving about foxing when it is on a Larson as compared to a non-ped book. It's a distinct marking of that provenance which almost gives it validation.

 

So I guess for me... it depends on the book.

[brasseye]

A lot. Almost as much as water damage. I'm amazed that CGC has graded so high so many books with significant dust shadows.

 

Yes, on all points. The Oakland Strange Tales #167 has a dust shadow, and graded out at 9.4. And it was like kryptonite in my collection, I couldn't get rid of it quick enough! (it was bought off a small scan on ebay )

[nearmint]

Here's the copy that I'd really like to own. I wonder who has it?

 

 

[GreatEscape]

Here's the copy that I'd really like to own. I wonder who has it?

 

 

 

Gorgeous!

 

GE

[Point Five]

It's at least possible that the shadow doesn't look as bad in hand. But from the scan, it's definitely a distraction. Makes the whole cover look askew, and yep, it would hold me back.

 

Given that it is a slabbed 8.5, I'd be surprised if an agreement can be reached on a fair discount.

[Socratic Wonder]

Im not a big fan of them either! I would take a pass Jeff.

 

That 9.6 on the other hand is very yummy

[nearmint]

Makes the whole cover look askew.

 

That's my biggest problem with it. If the dust shadow was in a straight line across the top of the book, I'd be much more interested in making an offer, but the odd angle of it almost makes the book look mis-cut, which it's not.

[Bronty]

I wouldn't have a problem acquiring it, but not at an 8.5 price. more like 6.5 money.

[Buck Biggins]

Back shadows I have no problem with unless its freaking huge. I can deal with a slight shadow on the front if its just one.

[MrBedrock]

Makes the whole cover look askew.

 

That's my biggest problem with it. If the dust shadow was in a straight line across the top of the book, I'd be much more interested in making an offer, but the odd angle of it almost makes the book look mis-cut, which it's not.

It does kinda line up with the angle of the art on the cover though. So it is at least artistically pleasing. The shadows don't bother me much, but it sounds like I am a lonely voice in the wilderness (as is often the case).

[MutantKeys]

"How much do dust shadows bother you? "

 

How much does it bother you? Look at it Its obviously not very attractive.