How does tape affect grade? 1 1

[Albert Thurgood]

Many of the comics I bought from a dealer in the '70s came from the collection of someone who thought it was a good idea to protect his books by taping up all 4 sides.

Here is an example:

 

So my question is: how does this book grade with the tape? Let's say if it would have been a 5 otherwise, does it automatically go down to 2, or what? Even though it is not worth grading by CGC if I were to try to sell it I would have to know what level to aim at.

I am angry at that dealer who saw a good opportunity to unload these books at full price.

 

[The Lions Den]

When there's a heavier amount of tape (such as in the example above) it will drastically drag the grade down. From what I can see, I'd estimate the above book would probably end up in the Good range or lower. What could affect the grade even more is if there are stains on the interior because of the tape repair or if the book has other problems as well. It's always a real shame to see this type of thing, because it's usually unnecessary...  

Edited May 9, 2021 by The Lions Den

[William-James88]

29 minutes ago, Albert Thurgood said:

Many of the comics I bought from a dealer in the '70s came from the collection of someone who thought it was a good idea to protect his books by taping up all 4 sides.

Here is an example:

 

So my question is: how does this book grade with the tape? Let's say if it would have been a 5 otherwise, does it automatically go down to 2, or what? Even though it is not worth grading by CGC if I were to try to sell it I would have to know what level to aim at.

I am angry at that dealer who saw a good opportunity to unload these books at full price.

 

Tape is accepted at 4.0

So if it would be a 5.0, it's now a 4.0

If it would be a 4.0, it's still a 4.0

If it would be a 3.0, it's still a 3.0

[Albert Thurgood]

Thanks. Yes the adhesive in the tape has stained the books. In some cases it has squeezed out the sides and stuck to the bag. I hate to throw out the books, but they are very annoying!

[William-James88]

6 hours ago, Albert Thurgood said:

Thanks. Yes the adhesive in the tape has stained the books. In some cases it has squeezed out the sides and stuck to the bag. I hate to throw out the books, but they are very annoying!

Yeesh, all those factors could bring the grades lower than the 4.0 I mentioned 

[Albert Thurgood]

That makes me sad - and even madder at the dealer who ripped me off with all those books at full price back in the day.

[tthomasjr13]

I currently have a TOS 39 in now with some tape around the edges. I can post the results here. Today it says I am in the QUALIFIED category. Its for my PC so not really a deal breaker either way, but was always curious how it would grade out. Bought it for $40 back in the 1990s in this condition. 

Edited April 22 by tthomasjr13

[zzutak]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:22 AM, tthomasjr13 said:

Today it says I am in the QUALIFIED category.

A great issue, for sure!  But this copy is a beater.  Books with heavy wear and multiple blemishes/defects are typically NOT awarded Qualified Grades, so don't be surprised if the grade category changes.  Also, tape is not one of the features/flaws that makes a book eligible to be awarded a Qualified Grade.  Missing pages/panels/pieces?  Yes.  Detached covers and/or centerfolds?  Yes.  Married parts?  Yes.  Unwitnessed creator signatures on the cover?  Yes.  Tape?  No. 

[The Lions Den]

On 4/22/2024 at 1:22 PM, tthomasjr13 said:

I currently have a TOS 39 in now with some tape around the edges. I can post the results here. Today it says I am in the QUALIFIED category. Its for my PC so not really a deal breaker either way, but was always curious how it would grade out. Bought it for $40 back in the 1990s in this condition. 

Is this book missing anything from the interior? 

[BA773]

On 5/10/2021 at 1:26 AM, Albert Thurgood said:

Many of the comics I bought from a dealer in the '70s came from the collection of someone who thought it was a good idea to protect his books by taping up all 4 sides.

Here is an example:

 

So my question is: how does this book grade with the tape? Let's say if it would have been a 5 otherwise, does it automatically go down to 2, or what? Even though it is not worth grading by CGC if I were to try to sell it I would have to know what level to aim at.

I am angry at that dealer who saw a good opportunity to unload these books at full price.

 

Never seen it before 

[tthomasjr13]

Didn't realize I had a married back cover. It's for my PC so no harm no foul. Just wanted to update you all that asked. 

[tthomasjr13]

Grader notes

[tthomasjr13]

On 4/22/2024 at 1:46 PM, zzutak said:

A great issue, for sure!  But this copy is a beater.  Books with heavy wear and multiple blemishes/defects are typically NOT awarded Qualified Grades, so don't be surprised if the grade category changes.  Also, tape is not one of the features/flaws that makes a book eligible to be awarded a Qualified Grade.  Missing pages/panels/pieces?  Yes.  Detached covers and/or centerfolds?  Yes.  Married parts?  Yes.  Unwitnessed creator signatures on the cover?  Yes.  Tape?  No. 

You nailed it. Married back cover!!!

[tthomasjr13]

On 4/22/2024 at 1:52 PM, The Lions Den said:

Is this book missing anything from the interior? 

No

[tthomasjr13]