please help me decide which HOF 4 to keep! 2 2

[Raze]

So I just got a second copy of HOF 4 and wanted to no which one would grade higher?

[Raze]

Copy A

I think this is a 1.8-2.0 range copy

[Raze]

Copy B

I think this is a 2.5-3.0 range book.

But Im wondering if its trimmed? I can never really tell.

[Robot Man]

I would go with copy B. Hard to tell without having it in hand, but doesn’t look trimmed to me. 

[Funnybooks]

copy B nicer

unlikely trimmed

[grendelbo]

@Deadpoolica would say

@Galen130 would say

@Funnybooks would say 

and answer.

I'd say

but also, Copy 2 presents better. That's the keeper.

Thanks for sharing. 

[Funnybooks]

[Funnybooks]

Distilled to the most basic essence...I think we may be spending too much time around here

[grendelbo]

On 9/4/2021 at 8:08 PM, Funnybooks said:

Distilled to the most basic essence...I think we may be spending too much time around here

 

Edited September 5, 2021 by grendelbo

[Point Five]

Sorry guys, the second copy certainly looks like it has cover trimming. Top cover edge looks too straight on the front, and not straight enough on the back. Pages are fanned on the back, but front right cover edge is short instead of overhanging. Etc, etc.

I know this sounds snobby but if you can I'd sell both copies and find a solid lower grade you'll be happy with. 

 

[grendelbo]

On 9/4/2021 at 9:04 PM, Point Five said:

Sorry guys, the second copy certainly looks like it has cover trimming. Top cover edge looks too straight on the front, and not straight enough on the back. Pages are fanned on the back, but front right cover edge is short instead of overhanging. Etc, etc.

[MattTheDuck]

Keeping both also solves your conundrum.

[OtherEric]

On 9/4/2021 at 8:34 PM, MattTheDuck said:

Keeping both also solves your conundrum.

I'm afraid that doesn't work for me, though; since @Razeand I generally give one another first refusal on our respective EC undercopies...

Which is why I'm making a point of not expressing a preference, as well.

[MattTheDuck]

On 9/4/2021 at 8:47 PM, OtherEric said:

I'm afraid that doesn't work for me, though; since @Razeand I generally give one another first refusal on our respective EC undercopies...

Which is why I'm making a point of not expressing a preference, as well.

Ah, I see.  

It's a tough one - it would be easy if in fact one is trimmed.

[fifties]

I like copy A better. 

Easiest way to determine if B was trimmed at the top might be to simply place it on top of A, and see if A is taller.  For width, put one under the other, aligning the vertical black line that defines where the spine is, so they are even.

To determine if the pages have been trimmed, open it up to the center where the staples are, and lay it flat.  If the left (front) pages fan, it's original.  If they are all cut the same, it's likely been trimmed.

Here's mine as a comparison, also a low grader.

[LowGradeBronze]

On 9/5/2021 at 8:36 AM, fifties said:

To determine if the pages have been trimmed, open it up to the center where the staples are, and lay it flat.  If the left (front) pages fan, it's original.  If they are all cut the same, it's likely been trimmed.

Here's mine as a comparison, also a low grader.

The best explanation of how to detect trimming I've yet come across, which I'm noting for future reference! Thank you.  

[comicginger1789]

On 9/4/2021 at 11:04 PM, Point Five said:

Sorry guys, the second copy certainly looks like it has cover trimming. Top cover edge looks too straight on the front, and not straight enough on the back. Pages are fanned on the back, but front right cover edge is short instead of overhanging. Etc, etc.

I know this sounds snobby but if you can I'd sell both copies and find a solid lower grade you'll be happy with. 

 

This. Get the money from both and buy the best copy you can

[Point Five]

On 9/5/2021 at 3:36 AM, fifties said:

I like copy A better. 

Easiest way to determine if B was trimmed at the top might be to simply place it on top of A, and see if A is taller.  For width, put one under the other, aligning the vertical black line that defines where the spine is, so they are even.

To determine if the pages have been trimmed, open it up to the center where the staples are, and lay it flat.  If the left (front) pages fan, it's original.  If they are all cut the same, it's likely been trimmed.

Here's mine as a comparison, also a low grader.

I’m not suggesting the whole book is trimmed; only the cover. And while the thinking is good, most GA books are fragile enough that I wouldn’t suggest flattening the spine.

 

[fifties]

On 9/5/2021 at 4:39 AM, Point Five said:

I’m not suggesting the whole book is trimmed; only the cover. And while the thinking is good, most GA books are fragile enough that I wouldn’t suggest flattening the spine.

 

I didn't mean to imply that at all, but simply suggested to lay it down opened to the center and flat, as on a table.  No pressure should be used.

You guys telling him to sell and then purchase a better copy; wrong order.  Buy a better copy first if you're so inclined, and then sell these.  When's the last time anyone here has seen a reader grade unslabbed copy of this issue up for sale?

Edited September 5, 2021 by fifties

[Raze]

Here are a few pics of the books like @fifties recommended to do.

@Point Five does this help?