Kerdese Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) So I recently bought this book on eBay. He had it advertised as a 7.0 to 7.5. I could tell it probably wasn’t that high, but I was hoping for maybe a five, so I got it at $55. Turns out someone had tried gluing the cover around one of the staples. So the cover is attached by only one staple. What grade do you have for this thing? Edited November 21, 2021 by Kerdese 1950's war comics and Galen130 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayowolf Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Maybe 5.0, but due to attempt to glue staple probably 4.5. Kerdese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzutak Posted November 21, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/20/2021 at 3:31 PM, Kerdese said: Turns out someone had tried gluing the cover around one of the staples. So the cover is attached by only one staple. A relatively common amateur repair. Just be aware that (1) Elmer's type white glue is a non-archival material and (2) its presence on a Silver Age book will generally result in certification with a Purple Label Restored Grade. On eBay, undisclosed restoration is sufficient grounds for calling an item "significantly not as described". Regardless of the seller's stated return policy, you're entitled to a full refund (and free return shipping). silverseeker, Kerdese, SpideyAZ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Only a VG 1950's war comics and Kerdese 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 popped staple but otherwise structurally sound so i see a VG 4.0 FoggyNelson and Kerdese 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 4.0/4.5…possible purple label. Kerdese and MAR1979 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 4.0 Kerdese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 4.0 Thanks for posting. Kerdese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 11/21/2021 at 5:32 AM, zzutak said: A relatively common amateur repair. Just be aware that (1) Elmer's type white glue is a non-archival material and (2) its presence on a Silver Age book will generally result in certification with a Purple Label Restored Grade. On eBay, undisclosed restoration is sufficient grounds for calling an item "significantly not as described". Regardless of the seller's stated return policy, you're entitled to a full refund (and free return shipping). This. I'd send it back unless you just have to have a raw copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
