Color breaks along spine fold from printing

[drotto]

I was wondering if the color breaks that you get along the length of the spine as a result of folding the cover during printing count against you during grading. I see these fairly commonly with dark covers with dark back covers.

[JDH-84]

It doesn't seem to really count against the grade from CGC. I have 9.8's with what you are describing. Probably couldn't get a 9.9 with it though.

 

[sd2416]

Why wouldnt color breaking creases count against the grade?

[drotto]

That is why I asked. I specifically want to know about creases made during the folding process during manufacturing along the spine on dark cover. I know CGC says certain know manufacturing defects will be overlooked in the grading process. IS this one of them?

[sd2416]

You got a pic?

[JDH-84]

The color slightly breaking along the spine during folding is sometimes unavoidable, especially on thicker books. As long as the paper isn't flaking away, I believe this is counted as a production related defect and will not keep a book from 9.8...I have several.

[jaydam45]

It is a common but unfortunate production flaw common with 90s and up that just seems to get worse as paper quality continues to decline. I HATE IT BECAUSE IT LEAVES ROOM FOR FURTHER DAMAGE OF FLAKING WITH HANDLEING. Its notmarked down on a 9.8 of less if its minor

[Michelangelo]

pics?

 

generally, CGC doesn't mark down for production flaws

[W16227]

I believe this is the defect type the OP is talking about --

 

note - a LOT more going on on this book as far as damage goes ---- but this is is a good image of the cover creasing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spine damage example by w16227, on Flickr

[ENVYotb73]

CGC absolutely raped me for this on my last batch, so they definitely care about it currently.