Speed Grading?

[NoMan]

Is that a thing or just a thing I made up? I often can't tell the difference anymore.

 

I grade a book (front cover and back cover only) as fast as I can.

 

Often times it ends up being more accurate then if I spend time grading.

 

I figure this skill I'm attempting to develop will come in handy at conventions.

 

I missed a slight tear on a Daredevil 181 (newstand) at the comic shop the other day, tho.

[DR.X]

keep speed grading and your going to burn yourself.

 

first thing I do is count the pages on both sides of the staple. check the centerfold how its attached, and make sure no coupons or cutouts on the inside.

 

then I hit the covers, inside and out. check for trimming, and color touch on the spine for any interior bleed through. just me though.

[ThothAmon]

keep speed grading and your going to burn yourself.

 

first thing I do is count the pages on both sides of the staple. check the centerfold how its attached, and make sure no coupons or cutouts on the inside.

 

then I hit the covers, inside and out. check for trimming, and color touch on the spine for any interior bleed through. just me though.

+1. A book can only be lower grade than you hoped if you speed grade. Sadly, I do it all the time too. I figure I'll make up for the loss with volume.

[grebal]

I "speed grade" for my initial grade assignment based on overall eye appeal. That generally ends up as a 'cap' on my final grade. Good term.

[shadroch]

For me, it depends on the book. If it's a book I'm going to get a buck for, it's graded in the bag.

If the buyer finds a defect, he gets a refund and keeps the book.

 

[Comicdey]

I can grade very quickly but to be 100% nuts on ya gotta take your time

 

And even then it's nuts on for you and not others

 

I love grading like this

 

Is it a good. Yep

VG? Easy

Fine. Yep

VF. Nope

F/VF. Nada

Fine +. Bingo