iexx Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks for talking a look. Cover has a notch, staples are good. Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zegeroth Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 4.0, subscription crease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iexx Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 I didn't see that at first but now I do. Do those get the same penalty regardless of how much color break there is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zegeroth Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I had the book at a 6 until I saw the line on the back cover. I think you have to take everything into consideration, but a 4.0 seems solid for this book. I’ve read some that don’t grade it as harshly, but most do. Personally, it really bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 The sub crease seems pretty soft and the book has many positive qualities. Unless the crease is more pronounced in hand, I think 5.0 or even 5.5 is reasonable. Looks great! silverseeker, The Lions Den, Mars76 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, iexx said: I didn't see that at first but now I do. Do those get the same penalty regardless of how much color break there is? No, a lot depends upon the prominence of the crease and how much color breaking there is. Moreover, this book looks like it could be improved with a press, and I don't usually recommend that. As far as the grade, I agree with Point Five... Edited March 25, 2021 by The Lions Den Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 That's a 5.0 for me. Nice looking book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iexx Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks everyone for your input. This has been enlightening. Had never seen a sub crease before this. The back is smooth to the touch. The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, iexx said: Thanks everyone for your input. This has been enlightening. Had never seen a sub crease before this. The back is smooth to the touch. FYI, any vertical crease that runs from top to bottom and is in the midsection of the cover is usually called a subscription crease, regardless of how it occurred. It could just as easily have been caused by some kid folding it over and shoving it into his back pocket... iexx and Point Five 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zegeroth Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, The Lions Den said: No, a lot depends upon the prominence of the crease and how much color breaking there is. Moreover, this book looks like it could be improved with a press, and I don't usually recommend that. As far as the grade, I agree with Point Five... This book looks like it may have already been pressed? From what I understand. 5.5 is the max you’ll see on a full length color breaking crease with no other defects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Zegeroth said: This book looks like it may have already been pressed? From what I understand. 5.5 is the max you’ll see on a full length color breaking crease with no other defects. If I may be so bold, not all pressers seem to achieve the same results. Of course, the decision is ultimately yours to make. No matter what you choose to do, I wish you the best of luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iexx Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks, I'm going to send it to get pressed unless the presser says no. The front does have a few dents on the spine and a gentle bend where the fold was on the front cover. Looks like 5.5 is the best possible result, but I'm not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
