The Grade Is In : The Avengers Issue #16 2 2

[Count Slabula]

Query number 3

As you can see there is a pattern emerging here.

For my first submissions I’m going all Silver Age.

I was lucky not to pay a great deal for this batch so whatever grades they come back that’s fine by me. All for my PC and not to sell on.

Edited April 21, 2023 by Quagmire25

[marvelmaniac]

Edge wear w/color breaks/color rub, blunted/slightly creased corners, spine roll w/fanned pages, a few spots of color rub, minor to moderate spine stress w/color breaking spine tics, minor staple tears, staples off center and slightly discolored, moderate foxing/mold on rear cover.

IMO it is the foxing/mold on the rear cover that prevents this book from being a higher grade.

6.0 FINE (FN):  Back to Top
An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose.

Edited December 9, 2022 by marvelmaniac

[Count Slabula]

Thanks again.

I might be brave and try and remove the foxing myself, unless I can find somebody near me who’s more competent than me.

Chris.

[grendelbo]

6.0

Thanks for posting.

[Math Teacher]

6.0

[Count Slabula]

When I first submitted these I had heard horror stories of how long the Economy tier was taking.

Happy to say it was only 39 days turnaround and that was submitting to CGC U.K. and them getting the books back to me from the U.S.

Really happy with the grades and can’t wait to get some more sent off now.