amatta Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I bought a book recently from a well respected dealer. Book appears to be a solid 4.0 but on an interior page has a small rip and stain as seen below what do you think about the impact on the grade? Is it no big deal? The rip and stain are confined to that page. thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 That tear/stain has no affect on a VG 4.0. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to TopThe 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. grendelbo and amatta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 11:36 AM, marvelmaniac said: That tear/stain has no affect on a VG 4.0. amatta and Funnybooks 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Would not affect the grade. Funnybooks and amatta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...