Skwerl Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I've had this one for awhile, and I just don't know what to do with it. It presents FN-ish, but some kind of bugs or mites ate some ugly channels through some of the interior pages. The three outermost wraps are unaffected, but everything in between has, well, you'll see. Both staples are attached to all wraps, despite this. The cover is okay, but there's some chipping on the edge, and some staining on a corner or two. Since the cover looks better than the inside, I really want to slab it. But if it's going to come back lower than a 4.0, then I'd probably just keep it as a raw reader copy. I'd have it cleaned and pressed, but what do you think the best case scenario would be? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I’d say 3.0 for the grade. Unfortunately, the cover damage along with the interior issues will keep the book below a 4.0. Still worth slabbing (IMHO). Thanks for sharing. Skwerl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Februus Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thanks for sharing in advance. That’s a bummer with that bug damage.. seeing flaws on different books and getting opinions is how we learn. I want to say 3.0 but the bug ate into the artwork on multiple panels I’m not sure how that comes into play on the readability. Skwerl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Yeah, 3.0. I was thinking 5.5 before seeing the interior defects which were trippy. That extensive and I can't see it beyond GD/VG. Thanks for sharing. Skwerl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skwerl Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks everyone! My expectations are set at 3.0. A little disappointed, but it looks like even 3.0s sell for a good price (given what I paid for this), so it's not the end of the world. Wish it made my decision easier though! I suppose now I'm leaning towards submitting it anyway, just because I feel like it would be easier to sell a well-presenting 3.0 at a 3.0 price, than try to sell it raw with weird damage called out that affects the value to an unclear degree. Just worried it will come back a 3.0 with some real scary note on the label like "bugs ate most of the pages" and then you won't be able to tell how much damage there actually is. The worst of both worlds, basically. But I'm feeling lucky-ish. I'll come back and post the results here when I get it back. grendelbo, BlowUpTheMoon and Point Five 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I'd guess it's a 2.5/3.0 tweener. Good luck! Skwerl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I’d invest in a nicer copy… mysterymachine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 3.0 Skwerl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
