Ramrod69 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) Hello, I recently purchased this book and it seems to have a small stain or colour rub on the top part of the comic, otherwise the book looks immaculate. My question is, how much points does a small stain or colour rub, such as the one pictured, effect the grade? Can an issue like this grade a NM? Edited September 6, 2022 by Ramrod69 Accidentally added the wrong picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I think if you provide a full shot of the cover, the relative size of the defect could be better evaluated. Since it looks so huge in the closeup photo, it is hard to gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 It probably shouldn't be NM, but I suppose it could be NM. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergex23 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 This kind of looks like it could be considered a manufacturer printer error and may not effect the grade. If you rub your finger along it, does it feel like someone has rubbed off a stain and left a white spot or is it as glossy and smooth as the rest of the cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 People, please. It's "affect the grade", not "effect" the grade. Given that folks have a 50/50 chance of using the correct version (affect is the verb), it's amazing that it is used incorrectly almost 100% of the time. Stick with one and only get it wrong 50% of the time. As far as the comic goes, if it appears to be a printing error, they go fairly easy on it, maybe not dropping at all. It may depend if it's a known problem, seen on other copies occasionally. If it is determined to be a stain, or that color has rubbed off due to use or improper storage, it can turn an otherwise 9.6 into an 8.5, give or take. I have had small inconspicuous stains that I didn't pick up turn my supposed 9.0-9.2 into 7.5. A glaring stain, maybe a more severe drop. It also can depend on where it is located. If it's hidden in an advertisement on the back cover, probably a small hit. If it's front and center, as in the photo, that might be a body blow. If it's determined not to be a manufacturing error, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulksdaddy1 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 That's a weird one. Doesn't seem to be on the yellow, just the blue. Almost looks like someone got over zealous with an eraser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
