zookeeper615 Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 I know in the past store stamps would get blue labels, with it noted at the top, assuming it might drop it some in grade also. I thought I had seen that now store stamps get green labels, is that true? Tried looking online but couldn't find an answer. Or does it matter if it is golden age vs modern? I know store stamps were common back in the 40's. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 The era may matter. I think that the only Qualified labels I have seen for stamps are when there's a store stamp on a Modern outside of a blank area designed for store stamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 8:23 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: The era may matter. I think that the only Qualified labels I have seen for stamps are when there's a store stamp on a Modern outside of a blank area designed for store stamps. I believe this is the truth. For example, the free comic book day first app of Umbrella Academy had a spot where stores could stamp their store info. Some even would apply a sticker to this area. This would probably get a qualified label or see a grade reduction as it is seen as damaging to a book by today's standard. Many comics with date stamps from the 40's through even into the late 80's might get more of a pass. Granted, you had comic collecting at this time but not to the scale it is today where such a thing is seen as a negative. Personally, I love an older date stamp or store stamp but would pass on a newer comic with one. Turnando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PovertyRow Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Unless CGC has changed their philosophy, a date stamp is considered part of the distribution process and should not impact the grade or label. Store stamps post-distribution such as a stamp from a used bookstore stamped on a secondhand comic may be a different story. namisgr and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 According to what I've read, small unobtrusive store stamps on the cover are still allowed up to a 9.8. But if a stamp is large, obtrusive, covers important parts of the front cover, or is applied multiple times, it can have an adverse effect on the grade, possibly dropping the grade into the VF range. And stamps on the interior pages generally have little to no effect on the grade. I hope this helps...and Happy Thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 12:36 AM, DUMMO said: Is there a cut-off year when they become damage? Please bear in mind that stamps are much less common these days than they were in the past. So, while it may be unusual to see them on modern books, I believe the above grading rules would still apply. However, I'd be interested in seeing some examples of stamps on modern CGC graded books... DUMMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Dog Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 If Store Stamps ever got a green label this one would have the greenest of the most green emerald green labels Upgrayedd2, The Lions Den and namisgr 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upgrayedd2 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/25/2022 at 6:54 PM, Sauce Dog said: If Store Stamps ever got a green label this one would have the greenest of the most green emerald green labels Cleary a (1) disgruntled employee took their aggression out on this comic or (2) grandchild got a hold of the store stamp Math Teacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
