PGM ASM 41 3 3

[Ed Hanes]

debating on selling this and going for a non restored version

Looks like the front cover was damaged as if someone took a chiseling tool and gouged the paper a bit...and then took a black pen/marker and covered up the color breaks. I bought this knowing that it had touchups, didnt realize at the time there was this was much damage (detailed at the end of the images). Anyway, I know this would get a purple slab, just curious what people think the grade would be

Edited August 16, 2021 by Ed Hanes

[marvelmaniac]

Disregarding the damage/restoration on the front cover, what I see is...

Top left corner/edge blunted/creased, What appears to be a spine tear by the boulder by the left edge, minor staple tears at top staple, slight outer edge wear, stain at top left of rear cover, small tear (???) lower right of rear cover.

IMO, without taking the damage/restoration into account the book is a FN 6.0, with the damage taken into consideration the book is a VG 4.0.

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

[Deadpoolica]

3.0

[Ed Hanes]

yeah, I was thinking b/w a 3.0 and 4.0

[grendelbo]

Gosh, how do you grade restoration? Apparent or how it would grade without the color touch?

Purple label of course. Likely a 4.0 but an apparent 6.0.

Thanks for posting.

[Ed Hanes]

On 8/17/2021 at 9:34 AM, marvelmaniac said:

Disregarding the damage/restoration on the front cover, what I see is...

Top left corner/edge blunted/creased, What appears to be a spine tear by the boulder by the left edge, minor staple tears at top staple, slight outer edge wear, stain at top left of rear cover, small tear (???) lower right of rear cover.

IMO, without taking the damage/restoration into account the book is a FN 6.0, with the damage taken into consideration the book is a VG 4.0.

 

Not a stain at top left rear corner..shadow

Edited August 18, 2021 by Ed Hanes

[Galen130]

3.5