The Daily Grade: Defenders #14

[FFB]

just yokin' dude.

 

Of course.

[osborn_fr]

true! i've seen CGC NM 9.4's with rust on the staple. FF can back me up on this point where ever he is.

 

I own a DD #34 CGC 9.4 with the lower staple severely and completely rusted...

[davidking623]

Im sorry but the rust on that staple wont get it above 9.0!

 

Davidking623

 

Sorry DK, I respectfully disagree. Page 146 of the Grading Guide 9.8:

 

"Staples: Must be original, generally centered and clean with no rust."

 

Page 154 of the Grading Guide 9.6:

 

"Staples: Must be original, generally centered, with only the slightest discoloration."

 

Clearly, the absence of ANY rust is mandated only in a 9.8 and above, and I believe that the instant example qualifies as "the slightest discoloration."

 

In fact, according to the Guide, a 9.4 book may even have a REPLACED staple, as long as it is "vintage".

 

BTW gents, it's been listed:

 

Defenders #14

 

But, per the OGG, rust "migration" (meaning rust on the cover from the staples) is not allowed above 7.0.

 

Check yo'self before you wreck yo'self. -- Ali G.

 

I see that it does say that in the OGG! But I talked with Mark Haspel before sending my books in with staple rust on them and he said depending on the amount of rust and the degree yes they do deduct!It is obviouly a judgement call! They were Bronze Age books sent in as moderns I am only speaking from experience and only have that to go on. Call CGC Yourself and discuss it with Steve or Mark yourself. They will be happy to discuss it I am sure or maybe I misunderstood mark at the time but is hard for him to give solid answers without the book in front of him.They also clearly did not have rust Migration on the books I sent in at the time!

 

Davidking623

[davidking623]

true! i've seen CGC NM 9.4's with rust on the staple. FF can back me up on this point where ever he is.

 

I own a DD #34 CGC 9.4 with the lower staple severely and completely rusted...

 

A Silver Age book of course Does the grade of the book look 9.4?

 

Davidking623

[joe_collector]

Easy champ. I still think it's a 9.0-9.2 and I may bid on it.

 

Well, get in there and hit the BIN!! Go!

[Darthdiesel]

9.6 - I' ve had many copies of this book; but this is my first comic book ever