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[lotofsilver]

I found some old threads about these but didn't see anything about their effects on a comics grade. Has anyone submitted a book with one of these stamps and if so, did it negatively effect the grade? Not that I was going to pay $18 to have this particular book graded, more just curious since it seems they were likely stamped very shortly, or immediately, after printing. 

[Myowncollector]

 Never seen a graded one let alone submit one. Easy answer would be to say they are treated like date stamps. But reason date stamps are treated that way is because it was common practice. This isn't as common. But if it is on a fcbd book then it is. But would normally have stores name on it. So this in fact might still be uncommon there as well.

Good click bait though. How many people are coming in here to get their complimentary copies.

Edited June 10, 2020 by Myowncollector
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[steveinthecity]

@lotofsilver - These may be two of the threads you mention. I wasn’t able to find graded copies that had a “complimentary” stamp, but my best guess is if the stamp is on the smaller side, unobtrusive, without smudges or smears the stamp would be treated similar to initials or store stamps and wouldn’t be the cause of an immediate downgrade.

I’d believe it would have to be taken on a case by case basis. Some stamps can be fairly yucky, other’s just neatly say “Shoney’s” or “Rex’s” in small font for example. 

 

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Edited June 10, 2020 by steveinthecity

[theCapraAegagrus]

OoOoOoOoOoh a "compliment copy".

Very nice.

[lotofsilver]

I wish I remember who I got it from, they might have been trying to send me a message seeing as it's on a Thing book. 

[Robot Man]

"Special" copies...

[jsilverjanet]

I think I subbed a complimentary copy of ASM 238 - I'd have to go back to the notes but I'm positive that it was considered a defect by CGC

[jsilverjanet]

Here it is

 

[jsilverjanet]

Here are the notes

Comic Description:
Amazing Spider-Man 238 3/83 Marvel Comics

Grader Notes:
large address/date/name stamp front cover
spine stress lines breaks color

[jsilverjanet]

1 minute ago, jsilverjanet said:

Here are the notes

Comic Description:
Amazing Spider-Man 238 3/83 Marvel Comics

Grader Notes:
large address/date/name stamp front cover
spine stress lines breaks color

The copy was at least a 9.0 without the stamp maybe better

[telerites]

A free one from the GA

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