Tom Snow Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) If everything else is perfect, does this top edge keep the book from a 9.8? Looking at eBay it seems some 9.8s have it but not to this extent. Thanks everyone. Edited December 28, 2021 by Tom Snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 In grading there is no "Black and White" there are "Grey" areas that folks will not agree on including CGC. I do not have my books graded, however, I think it would depend on the grader on that particular day, the rest of the book and how much the miscut cover affects its aesthetic appeal, the grading standards state for books from NM 9.4 - MT 9.9... "Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed." Define Subtle..."so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe." My suggestion would be to post good pictures of the book, complete front and rear cover, spine, corners, edges, staples, centerfold, so the group can determine the overall condition of the book and properly answer your question. FYI, I will not assign a grade higher than NM 9.4 to any book that I do not have in front of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 No. If a miswrap is allowed in a 9.8 so should a mistrim. An example - Point Five and Funnybooks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
