Will this affect value? 1 1

[Captain lmad]

Will this affect the value if I was to sell on Ebay or anywhere else?The top label not straight or the 2 bottom photos with Newton Rings top his tongue?

[Axe Elf]

Naw, in this case, the Newton rings just look like a big loogie.  Should be fine.

[Lightning55]

+1 with @Axe Elf  But some people won't want it for either of the pictured "defects" to the case, so technically the number of potential buyers is lower than if it was perfect.

Just disclose what you see by using your photos, and someone will buy the comic for what it is, a super nice copy of Venom 9.

[shadroch]

The crooked label doesn't bother me, but newton rings are a no go. I'll go for a PGX book before a slab with serious newton ring damage. 

[theCapraAegagrus]

Value? No, but you could face a return if the buyer is not made aware. There are some real weirdos out there that won't cope with the slightest of issues regarding the plastic case and its components.

[rjpb]

On 5/31/2022 at 4:40 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

Value? No, but you could face a return if the buyer is not made aware. There are some real weirdos out there that won't cope with the slightest of issues regarding the plastic case and its components.

On 9.8 and up modern books, a buyer is most certainly paying a premium for the slab more so than for an exceptional copy of the book, so I would think the QC issues surrounding the slab itself would be a significant consideration. For an older book, particularly less than high grade, where the CGC slab may add value but is less the focus of collectibility, flaws in the slab itself may impact desirability, especially Newton rings which affect visible appeal, but are probably less of a concern to the average collector.

[Lightning55]

If a comic is important enough to get graded and slabbed, the slab is there to protect the book, maintain its value, authenticate its grade.  Minor wear and tear or other imperfections are negligible.  We are not into slab grading. 

Is the slab in a plastic bag - is the bag at least a 9.8?

The slab is not a portrait frame.  The only time the condition of the slab is important is if it leads you to believe something "bad' happened to the whole unit, like it got dropped or whacked.  If so, you have to take a closer look at the book it's protecting, or pass on it due to possible unknown problems.

The other time you have to worry about the appearance of a slab is if you are selling it to "that guy" who has to hold it 1 inch from his eyes, twirl it in every direction, and examine it like it's a flawless diamond.