Grader notes minor, but harsh grade?

[s14roller]

Just curious, but are there typically other deductions that aren't called out on the grader notes? I have seen a handful of books where the grader notes will say something like "Large, light crease left bottom of back cover" which was the only note, and resulted in a 7.0. I have seen another book stating some creases/bends also resulting in a mid grade.

 

Just seems crazy since they present so nicely, but don't end up with a high grade due to some creasing? Wasn't sure if I was missing something.

 

Thanks!

 

 

[grebal]

Around 2008 I cracked this CGC 5.5 that, in hand, was a gorgeous VF 7.5 +.

 

Turns out on closer inspection has a major crease back cover (faint).

 

So, while I don't know about grader's notes, I agree that books can be hit pretty hard for creases, even on back.

 

[s14roller]

Thanks, just seems crazy to me.

[Lazyboy]

Just curious, but are there typically other deductions that aren't called out on the grader notes? I have seen a handful of books where the grader notes will say something like "Large, light crease left bottom of back cover" which was the only note, and resulted in a 7.0. I have seen another book stating some creases/bends also resulting in a mid grade.

 

Just seems crazy since they present so nicely, but don't end up with a high grade due to some creasing? Wasn't sure if I was missing something.

 

Thanks!

 

 

How are large creases not a major defect?

[mdube16]

 

How are large creases not a major defect?

 

Depends if you're buying or selling

[Michelangelo]

if they break colour and they're large, for sure they're going to affect the grade big time.

 

I.e. expect a vertical subcrease to net a 4.0 give or take

 

if it's a large light crease, perhaps it can be improved with a press (provided it doesn't break colour)