Chudders Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hi all, Really appreciate any thoughts you have on this issue. The pictures are of an encased Hell Arisen #3 graded at 9.8 It looks as one might expect other than this spine wear or spine burn. Should this type of damage preclude it from 9.8 I am trying to determine what it is and if it is a slabbing or post slabbing problem, or simply an acceptable attribute that does not impact grade. I see something similar on quite a few modern books albeit not so pronounced, so would be great to know the grading implications. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalPSI Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Have bought books straight off the shelf, put out that day, and they have had the same issue. I think it's the paper they are using nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicdonna Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 threads in 3 sections seems a bit much for this same topic. Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 MFG defect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 I believe CGC considers this a manufacturing defect and therefore would not preclude it from receiving a 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chudders Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Thanks all. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Cover stock folded against the paper grain will crack every time. If the cover stock is not too thick 80-100# and folds with the grain, there would be no cracking. Edited April 24, 2021 by Jayman Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/14/2021 at 4:44 AM, comicdonna said: 4 threads in 3 sections seems a bit much for this same topic. Like the typical 3 sections in each of 4 movements of a great classical symphonic masterpiece! comicdonna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
