BriD. Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Here's a book I have that is obviously very low grade but it is complete. The 2 original staples are there but there are three staples that have been added. I can tell the cover would be detached from the original staples but I'm not sure what the rest of the book would be like if the added staples were not there. As far as grading this - would it be better to keep the three staples in the book or remove them? Would staple holes be preferable to added staples? Would it even matter for a low grade book like this? I realize that if the three staples were removed I could end up with loose pages as well as the detached cover. I can't see the original staples at the centerfold because of the placement of the three added staples, but it seems possible that all the pages could still be held in by the original staples. Any opinions are appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I would not remove the staples. No matter what, you are going to be downgraded for 6 pinholes through the comic. BriD. and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Leave them alone. BriD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
