CGC case opening?

[mikeygrecs]

I purchased a cgc graded 4.0 daredevil #7 from a heritage auction my problem is that the side of the cgc case is silghtly opened is this normal or could the comic have been tampered with.

[oakman29]

Are the corner posts broken? If not then everything is good. (thumbs u

[AndyBoBo]

I have a couple early X-Men books that do that; the difference b/w a case that is loosening and a case that has been tampered with is rather obvious. I would not fret (even though it probably should have been noted if it is severe). I defer to the better judgment of my friend, oakman29, however - he has much nicer books!

[Conan_Aficionado]

Like Oakman29 says, as long as the corner post are not broken or other cracks are present than it's ok.

 

Here is a picture with a penny between the gaps, this is normal...

 

 

 

[mikeygrecs]

ok great thats what it has i got worried thanks guys

[divad]

Are the corner posts broken? If not then everything is good. (thumbs u

 

Corner posts are rather meaningless as well. As long as the interior well is intact AND the label weld is not compromised in any way, it's safe to conclude that it hasn't been swapped out.

[Spyderfan]

The cases themselves aren't hermetically sealed in any shape or form and actually have gaps, which is acceptable. The comic itself is in its own archival encapsulated sheet. The grading label will require splitting the top portion of the case and will result in evidence of tampering.

[mikeygrecs]

Real great advice i thought they were sealed all around good tips to know and look for!