mjoeyoung Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I usually avoid books with so much tape pull in such a conspicuous place and I usually view it as a pretty big defect. I won't prejudice your judgement with the dealer's grade. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adampasz Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Maybe about a 3? Bottom staple looks rusty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucheee1 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I don't think 3.0 is unreasonable, even with what looks like a "coaster ring" on the front cover, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondtrader54 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 3 sounds right. that top staple will be a problem. Choppy but sound looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjoeyoung Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanks for the responses! Light is too poor to check out the staples more closely at the moment. I thought large pulls like that would bring it down to a 2.0 or below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino-Mutt Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 i was at a 2.0, but it may make a 2.5, I can't see it going higher with the water ring,staples, and the tape pulls, still a nice book, and a great read to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...