dpressim Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Looking for feedback here on my FF#8. It's a very nice/clean copy (IMO), but it has a total cover tear on the far right part of the Cover. The catch is that I have the actual piece that fits perfectly in the open spot. Ultimately, being realistic, it may not matter since I know its torn and I don't want to 'restore', but curious if anyone experienced a similar comic like this. If the feedback is that this could be a 'mid grade', that would motivate me to submit for grading. Pics below. Thanks in advance. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 @CGC Mike, move this to the PGM sub? dpressim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator CGC Mike Posted January 4, 2023 Administrator Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 1/4/2023 at 11:54 AM, theCapraAegagrus said: @CGC Mike, move this to the PGM sub? Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2.0-2.5 dpressim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The notion that any tape or repairs, or missing pieces is good for a 4.0 at best is by the wayside now to some extent, but I find it hard to let go of that idea. Without tape the piece is 'missing' and with tape it has a repair. I'd go for a proper repair on this comic or else the tiniest of archival tape pieces to hold that in place for grading. As is I'd have to say 4.5 to 5.0 best. dpressim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 You're option are limited b/c the detached piece can't be encapsulated in place & various repair options have potential grading consequences. The detached piece, missing piece guide in the CGC book is (purposefully) vague. For a detached piece it says 1.8–7.0 for the cover. I'd guess this size piece is about midway through the range, so let's say an absolute ceiling of 5.5 if the rest of the book was perfect. However, the rest of the book isn't perfect. With this degree of spine wear, and the tanning, especially to the back cover, I would already lower this to a 5.5ish without the detached piece. I'm going to say 4.0±0.5 and the upper end is probably a stretch. dpressim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpressim Posted January 5, 2023 Author Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/4/2023 at 12:31 PM, CGC Mike said: Done Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Tape it on with archival tape inside front cover. 3.5/4.0 after C&P. Universal label. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentundraguy Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I just received a copy back of a book with a similar sized piece out. The piece is held in place with a bit of a post it note. Without the missing piece I had estimated the books grade at 5.0. It came back as a 3.5 with a slight C-1 designation. I'm in agreement with @grendelbo that 3.5 to 4.0 is the ceiling for your book after C&P. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
