timfinz Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) I purchased this book off the shelf when it was originally published. It's been stored ever since and has traveled with me from Southern Ontario to the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. I am noticing the huge interest in this book of late and I am considering getting it certified. The book lies perfectly flat with no creases, dents, bumps or blemishes. It has the "standard" printing/manufacturing error on the lower back of the cover (the "gripper tear" in the red box) and though the lower staple is tight it appears to have slightly "enlarged holes". My question is, how or if either of these "manufacturing defects" would effect the grade? Thanks for your thoughts and consideration. Edited August 29, 2021 by timfinz Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygramformongo Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'm not familiar with the "standard" printing/manufacturing error you mentioned on the lower back of the cover so I offer no opinion on how a grader is likely to view it. I've seen a lot of raw copies of that book (had the fortune to buy and store a handful of them myself when they first came out) and I'd say yours is a great looking copy. It looks like a 9.6 to me - if the flaws you mentioned are NOT manufacturer error then I could see 9.4 or even (but less likely) 9.2. If they are BOTH considered manufacturer error, I think 9.8 is at least a possibility. I know most people around here are reluctant to ever judge something a 9.8 and with good reason but if you're debating grading it I think knowing 9.8 *could* be possible may be helpful. (Cue others saying all the things I missed and reasons it's NOT a 9.8, which may be totally fair). Congrats on such a nice copy of such a hot book! timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 At least 9.4. Higher is very possible but I won't speculate on CGC's bestowal of a 9.6 or 9.8. It's definitely an exceptional copy. Thanks for posting. Mars76, timfinz, candygramformongo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complex306 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Definitely worth having graded. I would guess 9.6, with 9.4 or 9.8 being within the standard deviation of similar books. Just depends on the grader and their mood that day really lol. Great book! timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9.6 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9.6/9.8 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 On 8/31/2021 at 12:45 PM, Funnybooks said: 9.6 Yup. That bottom staple tear/wear keeps me from a 9.8. Funnybooks and timfinz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 1:16 PM, Galen130 said: Yup. That bottom staple tear/wear keeps me from a 9.8. So, apparently you can still get a 9.8 with the "staple tear" according to the offering at Heritage Auctions (see the link below) https://comics.ha.com/itm/modern-age-1980-present-/the-amazing-spider-man-361-newsstand-edition-marvel-1992-cgc-nm-mt-98-white-pages/a/7246-96568.s?ic4=ListView-Thumbnail-071515# There's still hope! WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I own the same book, newsstand and mine has the same holes/manufacturing tears on the back…and mine is a 9.6. These are the only flaws I can note on the book so to me it’s not a 9.8 because the manufacturing flaws are quite visible timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 9.4-9.6, nice book👍 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos_in_Canada Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 nice book 9.6 timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J181 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Here is a pic of one of my asm 361it has the same staple tear and its a 9.8 Mars76 and timfinz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 My guess would be a 9.6... timfinz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
universal soldier Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 A staple tear can grade that high? Funnybooks, Fisionbomb and timfinz 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 8:58 PM, universal soldier said: A staple tear can grade that high? It sure looks that way... timfinz and Funnybooks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
