Barth Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I have a Batman #10 that is currently in the final stage of grading. The staples have been replaced and I was assuming that it would grade as conserved. Unfortunately according to the graders notes it is qualified. Any insight would be greatly helpful. Submission #4103485 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator MattM CS Posted August 15, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 15, 2022 Hello, If a book has staples replaced it will generally receive a conserved grade. However, if there is tape present on the book in addition to the staples being replaced, then it will only receive a qualified grade. Let us know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barth Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) On 8/15/2022 at 10:31 AM, MattM CS said: Hello, If a book has staples replaced it will generally receive a conserved grade. However, if there is tape present on the book in addition to the staples being replaced, then it will only receive a qualified grade. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks @MattM CS Just tape on a book is universal, replaced staples and no tape is conserved, replaced staples and tape is qualified. Edited August 15, 2022 by Barth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barth Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Also if I were to resubmit this and have the tape removed by CCS would the book be considered "conserved" if the tape is removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator MattM CS Posted August 15, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 15, 2022 This would need to be removed by our restoration removal experts. It may be possible the book could be returned to a conserved condition but they would need it in house to review first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
