Does an extra staple in the spine constitute restoration?

[comicsnyc22]

Hi all-- I've got an X-Men #1 i just picked up, and it's got an extra staple in the spine. I wanted to know if this constitutes restoration?

 

I'd grade the book at about a 1.5- 2.0 depending on how they feel that day. If i get a chance, i'll add pictures.

 

Much appreciated!

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Pictures would be great.

[sk8dima]

I'm almost sure that an extra staple isn't considered to be a restoration.

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Can you tell if the staple was put there at the time of production? Does it look like the other two staples?

[Aces]

I'm almost sure that an extra staple isn't considered to be a restoration.

 

No. It's like tape and considered damage. It's a foolish attempt at repair by a youngster that detracts from the grade. Repair is not restoration but merely damage. I know that was a hurdle for me at first with CGC... How could they overlook tape but nail tear seal but that really make sense when you think about it.

 

Restoration is when you add something or take something away from a comic book to attempt to "restore" it's condition. Repair is when you try to "fix" a tear with tape or a loose cover with new staples that really only damage the book.

 

And pressing isn't restoration since nothing that can be noticed is being added or taken away from the book. (Heated water vapor can't be noticed after the fact.)