1Cool Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Here is a tricky one. What would you grade this copy of Avengers Annual 10 which looks high grade (9.0 ish) but has a couple old water stains through the upper edge of the entire book. Thanks for your opinion! Edited January 25, 2023 by 1Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Blunted corners w/small color breaking creases, 1-2 spine ticks that barely break color, slightly discolored staples, slight foxing on rear cover, moderate water staining at top outer corner/edge. I am not sure how CGC will view this book, according to the "grading standards" color breaking creases are not allowed in any grade from VF 8.0 and up. VF/NM 9.0 - "An 1/8" bend is allowed if color is not broken. Corners are cut square and sharp with ever-so-slight blunting permitted but no creases." VF 8.0 - "An unnoticeable 1/4" crease is acceptable if color is not broken." IMO, this book will be in the FN/VF 7.0 range. 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to TopAn above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 1Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Gets a 6.5 from me, albeit a very nicely presenting 6.5 1Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Thanks guys. I'm trying to sell it as a 6.0 and just wanted to see if my grading was out of wack. I've got a short box of this book with the same type of staining so it would be nice to have a decent idea of how low the staining brings it down. I guess I could always send in a couple but what fun is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 6.5 1Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/25/2023 at 5:26 PM, 1Cool said: Thanks guys. I'm trying to sell it as a 6.0 and just wanted to see if my grading was out of wack. I've got a short box of this book with the same type of staining so it would be nice to have a decent idea of how low the staining brings it down. I guess I could always send in a couple but what fun is that. Interesting you have multiple copies! My LCS had multiples of this back around mid 80s at more or less cover price. I just took the one. Wish now I'd bought a few more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Cool Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 4:07 PM, LowGradeBronze said: Interesting you have multiple copies! My LCS had multiples of this back around mid 80s at more or less cover price. I just took the one. Wish now I'd bought a few more! I bought a whole long box of copies from a guy for a great price but almost all had some amount of water staining. I’ve been selling them off slowest and nobody has griped about my grading but I thought I better check to see if I’m close . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 6.0/6.5 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
