Corvonie Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Hi, This book looks super sharp to me, but I’m wondering - amongst other things - how the yellowing of the cover would affect the grade. First post here so apologies if I’ve not provided the info needed and thank you for your time! Additonal photos available here https://imgur.com/a/JiiYHYf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Impacted/dented lower right corner/edge, rusty staples, discolored rear cover. I do however have a question, is this a spine split? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I was going to say 7.0 but the above comments drew my eye so I'll say 6.0 if that's a spine split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvonie Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 No that’s not a spine split (hence why I think it *appears* super tight), but you’re spot on w the rest. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Then I revise to 7.0 in light of that info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 8.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I'm wondering if the yellowing is an oil transfer stain. @zzutak was the one that educated me on IDing them, but I'm not experienced enough to tell you for sure that's it. 7.0/7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/17/2023 at 5:50 PM, scburdet said: I'm wondering if the yellowing is an oil transfer stain. Well done! scburdet and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/18/2023 at 1:50 AM, scburdet said: I'm wondering if the yellowing is an oil transfer stain. @zzutak was the one that educated me on IDing them, but I'm not experienced enough to tell you for sure that's it. 7.0/7.5 Can oil transfer be largely ignored for grading purposes, then? i.e. it's not a defect as such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 An oil transfer stain is definitely regarded as a blemish/defect, but one that's much less severe than an equivalent moisture stain. LowGradeBronze and grendelbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Excellent example too, to demonstrate the oil transfer stain! Thanks @zzutak for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvonie Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 (clears throat): I'm as surprised as you are but know that my copy just didn't feel damaged in any way. So what say we now, grade-wise? (grader notes unavailable) https://www.cgccomics.com/certlookup/4139868006/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
