Daredevil 181 - two tiny tears?

[PBK78]

Hi all,

 

Overall, not counting either of these two blemishes the book is probably 9.2 - 9.4. That said, these two dings bug me, sharp corners, with bottom corner binding tear, something typical with larger sized books.

Thanks, love the feedback.

[PBK78]

Guess my question is, can blemishes like this prevent a 9.0 or better?

[50 CENT LONG BOX]

Hi all,

 

Overall, not counting either of these two blemishes the book is probably 9.2 - 9.4. That said, these two dings bug me, sharp corners, with bottom corner binding tear, something typical with larger sized books.

Thanks, love the feedback.

 

I can't tell if I've had too many beers or not enough

 

It's all blurry to me pal.

[PBK78]

No worries, using my bberry camera. In general, can I 9.0 book have two tiny cover tears? They're so small I don't even know how to measure them.

[steveinthecity]

No worries, using my bberry camera. In general, can I 9.0 book have two tiny cover tears? They're so small I don't even know how to measure them.

Can you post a full scan? I haven't imbibed enough evidently.

[PBK78]

This is the front cover. Top is a tiny tear and right side towards the bottom. Thank you all.

[steveinthecity]

The top of the cover shows wear as though it was dropped, and the bottom RC is rounded. I would go with 8.5. These yellow books often display better than the grade denotes.

[PBK78]

Bottom bindery tear.

[PBK78]

I can almost live with 8.5. Was more concerned (new at this) that the tiny tear would make it a 6.5 / 7.5. Not looking for a collection of 9.8, so not super picky. But would prefer books since the 80's be at least 8.5 but pushing 9.0.

 

Would you recommend upgrading? Thank you all, this is very helpful.

[divad]

Guess my question is, can blemishes like this prevent a 9.0 or better?

 

Yes, precisely.

[etanick]

I can almost live with 8.5. Was more concerned (new at this) that the tiny tear would make it a 6.5 / 7.5. Not looking for a collection of 9.8, so not super picky. But would prefer books since the 80's be at least 8.5 but pushing 9.0.

 

Would you recommend upgrading? Thank you all, this is very helpful.

 

nah, tears that small aren't going to knock a book to 6.5/7.5 level...other flaws might.

 

is 8.5 possible yes, but without good scans it is hard to tell.

[Calamerica]

Need better scans...