Timed Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I tried searching but didn't find much info. I know rusty staples bring down the grade, but what about staples that don't have that fresh shine? Assuming there's no defects, would books with dull staples still be 9.8 contenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I have seen comics graded NM with some degree of patina on the staples, if not rust. Brandon Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Shepherd Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 7:27 PM, Ken Aldred said: I have seen comics graded NM with some degree of patina on the staples, if not rust. Same here, I have several 9.8 slabs with staples like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLeagueCHEW Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 5:26 PM, Timed said: I tried searching but didn't find much info. I know rusty staples bring down the grade, but what about staples that don't have that fresh shine? Assuming there's no defects, would books with dull staples still be 9.8 contenders? It comes with age. 70s CGC 9.8 books in my collection aren't shiny and minty. I would only worry about rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
