Deutero Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Hi all, Recently picked up this key and undecided whether to send it in or keep it raw. What grade do you reckon it might be? Thanks in advance Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Moderate spine creasing w/color break, edge wear w/creasing and color break, corners are blunted, lower right corner creased with color break, unknown stamp in center of cover, moderate foxing/mold on rear cover. IMO, the book is better than a VG 4.0 since there are no spine splits or pieces missing, however IMO, the book has too much spine stress for a VG/FN 5.0, so... VG+ 4.5 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutero Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Thank you marvelmaniac for such a detailed and comprehensive response it’s much appreciated. Similar grade to what I was thinking/hoping. Also the stamp on the cover is a UK price stamp. Sadly one of the perils of being a UK collector. Although I think the placement on this particular comic is quite good, almost looks like he’s wearing a badge : ) I’ve previously seen some extremely obnoxiously placed price stamps! Edited January 26, 2022 by Deutero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 4.0/4.5 Raw raw sis boom bah! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Keep it raw…4.0/4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverseeker Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 4.5 for me, and I would also keep the book raw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutero Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Thanks all, your comments are much appreciated. Out of interest why keep it raw? Too low a grade to bother slabbing or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 11:42 AM, Deutero said: Out of interest why keep it raw? Too low a grade to bother slabbing or something else? Can't read em if they're entombed. Ain't nothing like flipping through an old funny book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flammenwerfer Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos_in_Canada Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutero Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 @marvelmaniac @grendelbo @Galen130 @silverseeker @Flammenwerfer @Math Teacher @Chaos_in_Canada @Funnybooks The status of another tier of my current submission has been changed to shipped so got the grade and notes back on this one. Well done as most of you were spot on! 4.5 OFF WHITE light foxing to cover light spine stress lines to cover moderate creasing to cover Funnybooks, marvelmaniac, silverseeker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funnybooks Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 congrats! Deutero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
