AL Comics Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Hi all, Staples are firm and that tear on the back cover on the bottom edge only runs about one half of a centimeter. Most other flaws are displayed in the photos. Thanks in advance! Edited November 28, 2017 by AL Comics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrapin Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 It looks like the spine tears have been sealed with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Terrapin said: It looks like the spine tears have been sealed with something. Where are you seeing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm not expert, but I don't see a hint of spine being sealed either, curious about that too. Imo, bottom grade is 3.0 assuming that the crinkling is not from water damage. Maybe on a good day it's a 3.5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 @grebal Likewise. I don't think it's water damage. Thank you for the comment! Any other opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grebal Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'd have no problem buying it a 4.0 if it, say, had sat under an large encyclopedia for a few weeks. ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Just now, grebal said: I'd have no problem buying it a 4.0 if it, say, had sat under an large encyclopedia for a few weeks. ; ) Agreed. That back cover should clean up well after it's pressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOLAR BOY Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 It looks like a 0.0005 to me maybe a 0.0006 on a good day....hahahaha I would say a solid 4.0 AL Comics and Steviehuv66 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, SOLAR BOY said: It looks like a 0.0005 to me maybe a 0.0006 on a good day....hahahaha I would say a solid 4.0 Thanks, buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrapin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 21 hours ago, AL Comics said: Where are you seeing that? On the inside fc in the center what is that shiny strip over the tears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 3 hours ago, Terrapin said: On the inside fc in the center what is that shiny strip over the tears? I think that's just glossy from the reflection. You can see it on the front cover and back cover interior picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badback83 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 That's my kinda book! I'd say about 3.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 3.0/3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy73 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 3.5 to 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Just sent the book for a press/cleaning, then it's off to CGC. Will post the results when I get the book back. Thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelangelo Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 3.5-4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Hopefully a CGC 3.5 or better after clean and press ! Edited September 8, 2017 by 1950's war comics FoggyNelson and ComicConnoisseur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Update after the press/cleaning: The cover presents way better, but unfortunately the tear on the back cover chipped off in the press. It was barely hanging on, but still sucks. What do you guys have to say about the grade now? First three pictures are before, the last three are the after: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) 3.5 I'm not too familiar with the tear situation, but I think that you secured in the 3.0+ Edited September 10, 2017 by ADAMANTIUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Comics Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, ADAMANTIUM said: 3.5 I'm not too familiar with the tear situation, but I think that you secured in the 3.0+ I agree. I'll be shocked if it hits 4.0. Has anyone seen a 4.0 with a chunk missing like that? I know I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
