PGM IM 55

[harvdoss]

2 pc tape front cover and some distributor overspray chip back cover...

 

 

[HighStakesComics]

5.0, Harv. I'm easier on tape than some. Still not sure how archival can be conservation and scotch can be Universal though? It all sounds a bit discriminatory to me.....

[harvdoss]

I agree

[JollyComics]

Right now, I was told that tape is a repair not restoration. It will be noted on the Universal label.

 

It's hard to see the defect that was taped over. My best guess for that defect on the lower spine corner would be the split at the spine or tear from FC to the spine. There is also one tiny missing piece.

 

I have a feeling that would be 4.0 to 4.5.

[Comic Clint]

VG+----- the book is pretty damn nice otherwise and dont see it going lower than this

 

although i do like the 5.0 grade im gunna stay low

[vpcomics]

I'm at 4.0 on this one.

[HighStakesComics]

Do you guys honestly in your heart of hearts believe that book isn't at least halfway between a coverless copy (0.0) and a dead mint (5.0) one? A little tape can improve the overall structure and appearance when a couple 1" tears are the only major flaw. One could argue the tape actually helps improve the shelf life of the book. Plus it's an obvious repair unless only done on the interior of the cover.

[Scturo]

4.5

[HighStakesComics]

[KPR Comics]

Do you guys honestly in your heart of hearts believe that book isn't at least halfway between a coverless copy (0.0) and a dead mint (5.0) one? A little tape can improve the overall structure and appearance when a couple 1" tears are the only major flaw. One could argue the tape actually helps improve the shelf life of the book. Plus it's an obvious repair unless only done on the interior of the cover.

 

so you're at 2.5?

[HighStakesComics]

I can see where the comment could be taken that way. I believe it's a strong 5.0. I should have said 0-10.

[KPR Comics]

Messin w/you, man.

Here is an example where I think there is a disparity b/w CGC grading and rest of the world grading. Ok, maybe not rest of the world, but for me 4.5 max for tape regardless of the type of tape.

[HighStakesComics]

There is no doubt you have strong grading skills and I respect your opinion. I just feel that in the end, these are still books. Tape is pretty much used on books industry wide. In this case it's there and it's obvious, but with it in place there is little chance those tears ever get any worse and that, my brother, is not a bad thing.