pen indentation? 0

[frisbee]

I just purchased a comic of ebay and it looks great, but on the cover there is what looks like a small indentation from a pen or something similar.  There's no ink on the book, just this small recess.  It couldn't be more than 3/16" long and not very noticeable, but I know it's there and it drives the you know what out of me.  Anyways, is something like this a big deal when it comes down to grading?  I'll try and post a picture of what I'm talking about later today.  Thanks.

Edited May 31, 2018 by frisbee

[Bomber-Bob]

4 hours ago, frisbee said:

I just purchased a comic of ebay and it looks great, but on the cover there is what looks like a small indentation from a pen or something similar.  There's no ink on the book, just this small recess.  It couldn't be more than 3/16" long and not very noticeable, but I know it's there and it drives the you know what out of me.  Anyways, is something like this a big deal when it comes down to grading?  I'll try and post a picture of what I'm talking about later today.  Thanks.

I know exactly what you are talking about. It's usually from a price tag that was written on while on the book. I also hate this flaw, drives me crazy. It definitely affects the grade. IMO, send it back.

[The Lions Den]

Well Bob, it usually depends on the length and location of the indentation. I've seen books with this type of flaw still grade out at 8.5 - 9.2 depending upon the location and severity of the indent. If it's an otherwise beautiful book, it's still a nice addition to a collection. And these types of things are the reasons I have multiple copies of some books. However, if you're not happy with it, you do have 30 days to return it, correct? I believe in the return field for eBay items, one of the reasons for wanting to return an item is "just didn't like it"...   

[Bomber-Bob]

2 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

Well Bob, it usually depends on the length and location of the indentation. I've seen books with this type of flaw still grade out at 8.5 - 9.2 depending upon the location and severity of the indent. If it's an otherwise beautiful book, it's still a nice addition to a collection. And these types of things are the reasons I have multiple copies of some books. However, if you're not happy with it, you do have 30 days to return it, correct? I believe in the return field for eBay items, one of the reasons for wanting to return an item is "just didn't like it"...   

Yes, the grade is definitely not hammered. I know I have a Silver Age specimen @ 8.5 . It's usually not an obvious flaw, you have to angle the book to see it, but I know it's there.

[Bomber-Bob]

2 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

 I believe in the return field for eBay items, one of the reasons for wanting to return an item is "just didn't like it"...   

I always like the Seinfeld episode where he returns a jacket because he didn't like the salesman. They ask him the reason for return and he answers 'spite'.

[The Lions Den]

2 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said:

I always like the Seinfeld episode where he returns a jacket because he didn't like the salesman. They ask him the reason for return and he answers 'spite'.

One of my favorite TV shows of all time...  

[frisbee]

Here's a picture of that blemish I was talking about.  No big deal?  Thanks. :)