Please have a look ASM 129 split spine 0

[Shoomanfoo]

Looking for opinions on grade of this copy.

Appreciate any and all feedback

thank you guys and gals 

[JollyComics]

The book looks nice. How come did the book end up with the spine split?

[Shoomanfoo]

33 minutes ago, JollyComics said:

The book looks nice. How come did the book end up with the spine split?

I collect and I sell books.

Im usually a good estimate of grade in normal type of wear but no clue how much a split like this effects a grade.

How this happened I can only assume...

I sold this book as a raw 7.0-8.0 estimate with no damage.

Buyer said was not as described and requested return so I was forced to accept it back. 

He said he received the book like this but I’m certain he had buyers remorse and damaged it in order to have proof with photos for grounds to refund.

now I have this back and wondering what it’s fate may be or what grade it can be estimated at.

Im currently shopping for a new one along with GSX 1

[JollyComics]

2 minutes ago, Shoomanfoo said:

I collect and I sell books.

Im usually a good estimate of grade in normal type of wear but no clue how much a split like this effects a grade.

How this happened I can only assume...

I sold this book as a raw 7.0-8.0 estimate with no damage.

Buyer said was not as described and requested return so I was forced to accept it back. 

He said he received the book like this but I’m certain he had buyers remorse and damaged it in order to have proof with photos for grounds to refund.

now I have this back and wondering what it’s fate may be or what grade it can be estimated at.

Im currently shopping for a new one along with GSX 1

I am sorry that you had to go through this.  The split is 1/3 down so it may be 2 to 3 point downgrade. If it was 7.0, you may get 4.0 to 5.0 somewhere.  I really don't know how much downgrade by CGC.

[Shoomanfoo]

6 minutes ago, JollyComics said:

I am sorry that you had to go through this.  The split is 1/3 down so it may be 2 to 3 point downgrade. If it was 7.0, you may get 4.0 to 5.0 somewhere.  I really don't know how much downgrade by CGC.

Yea I figure same 5.0 maybe.

thank you

[Point Five]

That is bananas. Can't you appeal to ebay and show them that the book no longer matches your auction pics?

(Also, is there still a bottom staple?)

 

[Shoomanfoo]

2 minutes ago, Point Five said:

That is bananas. Can't you appeal to ebay and show them that the book no longer matches your auction pics?

(Also, is there still a bottom staple?)

 

Yes there is a bottom staple

Both staples are tight and clean and cover is tightly attached 

I be accepted the book back as it was accept of let them keep.

buyer was automatically refunded and my funds on hold then taken from me.

there is no way to officially appeal.

i am currently messaging but not getting anyone that will help

[JollyComics]

1 minute ago, Shoomanfoo said:

Yes there is a bottom staple

Both staples are tight and clean and cover is tightly attached 

I be accepted the book back as it was accept of let them keep.

buyer was automatically refunded and my funds on hold then taken from me.

there is no way to officially appeal.

i am currently messaging but not getting anyone that will help

How long was it happened?   It's unlikely of eBay.

[Point Five]

Got a link to the original auction?

 

[comicginger1789]

At worse, a 4.0. At best I think 5.0

[Point Five]

18 hours ago, Point Five said:

Got a link to the original auction?

 

 

 

[newstand fresh]

At worse, a 4.0. At best I think 5.0

Split really impacts seller base...

[theCapraAegagrus]

5.0 range.

[Deadpoolica]

5.0 ish