PGM Fantastic Four 14 How does missing staple affect grade?

[blackwalnut]

 

 

 

Fantastic Four #14. Original owner, no restoration. There may be some glare from the camera.

 

Wondering how that missing bottom staple (it was never present) affects the grade.

 

Putting up a few "borderline" books this week, trying to decide whether it's worth it to CGC 'em or offer them raw. Thanks, all!

 

 

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[timfinz]

Very nice looking book Roger! The staple would have to have been there for it to be missing. From what I can see it was never there to begin with and therefore should have absolutely no effect on the grade of this fine looking copy!

I'd peg this book at 9.2 for sure IMHO!

[divad]

No impact. Slab it.

 

Q: are we looking at the CF?

[blackwalnut]

Right, the staple never was there to begin with; no holes, no nothin'.

 

And yes, that is the centerfold. Forgot to mention that.

[frozentundraguy]

A real beauty. 9.0 to 9.2 for sure.

[blackwalnut]

Those grades are very encouraging. Thanks, everyone! Hope you don't mind a few more this week!