ASM grade? 2 2

[Sammyk0130]

Just curious what the grade is. I got to add an additional photo now because I’m a insufficiently_thoughtful_person and tape pulled some ink putting it back in…. Right below the E in Spider-Man  but just curious what y’all think the grade is. Idk if I’m even going to send off now after that accident… so bummed

[marvelmaniac]

Always completely remove any tape before removing/inserting a book from its bag, I also started using these to keep the flaps closed.

https://www.amazon.com/Stickers-Colored-Toddlers-Student-Classroom/dp/B09TSR8K4L/ref=asc_df_B09TSR8K4L/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563715236875&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7028903887295611626&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200511&hvtargid=pla-1651465781246&th=1

As far as a grade...

Slight color loss from tape pull, slight edge wear with a color breaking crease at the lower edge, slightly blunted corners, minor spine stress with a couple of color breaking spine ticks/small tears, slightly discolored staples, slight spine roll, minor foxing on both front and rear covers.

IMO...

FN+ 6.5 (FN/VF 7.0?)

 

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An 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.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

[LowGradeBronze]

6.5 from me too. No tape on any of my bags and no adhesive strips either. Nothing sticky allowed near them!

[Sammyk0130]

On 2/1/2023 at 3:53 PM, LowGradeBronze said:

6.5 from me too. No tape on any of my bags and no adhesive strips either. Nothing sticky allowed near them!

Learned the hard way  

[Sammyk0130]

On 2/1/2023 at 12:34 PM, marvelmaniac said:

Always completely remove any tape before removing/inserting a book from its bag, I also started using these to keep the flaps closed.

https://www.amazon.com/Stickers-Colored-Toddlers-Student-Classroom/dp/B09TSR8K4L/ref=asc_df_B09TSR8K4L/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563715236875&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7028903887295611626&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200511&hvtargid=pla-1651465781246&th=1

As far as a grade...

Slight color loss from tape pull, slight edge wear with a color breaking crease at the lower edge, slightly blunted corners, minor spine stress with a couple of color breaking spine ticks/small tears, slightly discolored staples, slight spine roll, minor foxing on both front and rear covers.

IMO...

FN+ 6.5 (FN/VF 7.0?)

 

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF):  Back to Top
An 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.

6.5 FINE+ (FN+):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

Def learned the hard way with the tape.  thank you my friend! 

[grendelbo]

6.0/6.5

That new tape pull won't change the book's grade range.

Thanks for posting.