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Popped Staple
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I have a Detective Comics #359 in decent shape (6.0-7.0, maybe more w/ a press) but it has a detached second (lower) staple.

1. How much of an impact will this make on a CGC grade?

2. can i still get a blue label?

Also, I have a Batman #181 with a loose centerfold. Same questions as above :-)

Many thanks for the insights in advance.

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9 hours ago, amatta said:

I have a Detective Comics #359 in decent shape (6.0-7.0, maybe more w/ a press) but it has a detached second (lower) staple.

1. How much of an impact will this make on a CGC grade?

2. can i still get a blue label?

Also, I have a Batman #181 with a loose centerfold. Same questions as above :-)

Many thanks for the insights in advance.

I'd guess 7.0 is best case for a blue label popped staple. 

I wouldn't sweat the centerfold unless it was completely detached.

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Let's say your book is 6.0ish  without the detached staple. My guess is the detached staple will put it in the 4.5 range. The detached centerfold can be put into a Blue label but it will be noted on the label as such. It will cause a grade hit, not sure how much.

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6 hours ago, amatta said:

actually, i think that the centerfold is completely detached... how is that addressed? does that trigger a Q label? I think I've seen it go both ways??

Bob is correct. However, if CGC determines the centerfold could be from a different copy of Tec 359 they will give the book a green, qualified label and note the married centerfold.

Assuming no shinanigans it will get a blue label.

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