Croatbag Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Hello, New Gods 1. Great looking book, but there is a small crease in the upper right front which isn't that easy to see given the coloring on the book. I don't know how to judge this book as it doesn't have many flaws, but the 1 flaw it does have I fear will take it down more than I like. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks. 1950's war comics and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9.0 even with that crease for me. I don't see any other spine ticks or defects. I would hope this guy still gets into that NM- range. Croatbag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH1964 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 hours ago, KCOComics said: 9.0 even with that crease for me. 9.0 is fair... Croatbag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Answer! Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 This book is always hard to grade because of that b&w speckled cover. It really makes it hard to judge the spine. If all it has it that small corner crease, then The Answer is: 9.0 Croatbag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassman10 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 That cover is the best camouflage ever. 9.0 Croatbag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9.2 Deadpoolica and Croatbag 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Galen130 said: 9.2 same 9.2 Croatbag and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 book is on fire 9.0 condition Croatbag and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zegeroth Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Another thread that I am amazed on the grading. That’s a 1/2” color breaking crease. 7.0-8.0 is the debate on this book. That’s a collective of the forum off by 100% value. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croatbag Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 9 hours ago, Zegeroth said: Another thread that I am amazed on the grading. That’s a 1/2” color breaking crease. 7.0-8.0 is the debate on this book. That’s a collective of the forum off by 100% value. Amazing. Thanks for your P.O.V though I think 1 crease like that dropping a book to a 7 is extremely strict. But always good to have contrarian views to temper expectations. The crease size you're off on a bit. It is about 1/4 inch if that changes anything for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zegeroth Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 That crease is almost the width of the authority stamp. Those stamps vary in size, but 1/2” is one of the smallest, so I think 3/8 is accurate for picture interpretation. Look up guide after guide and you’ll see that any crease over 1/4” is a sub 8.0 book. Based on the rest of the book, I’d expect a 7.5 if you send it in. This is a really really good example of a book you should not get slabbed. People will miss that crease or shrug it off and value it in the 8.0 or even 9+ range apparently. So keep it raw and enjoy it imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I have to agree with the vf/nm-nm- crowd. Singular crease about 1/3-/1/2 inch with slight round corners still warrants a 9.0+ grade...better pics of the spine may change my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
