ASM 300 Damage 1 1

[Miketimus_Prime]

I just received my ASM 300 back from the Todd McFarlane signing.  I had the book CCS pressed and am extremely happy with the 9.6 grade.  Unfortunately the book came back with a slight tear at the bottom of the spine that wasn’t there when I submitted it. Can this tear be pressed back down to its original position and how much will it affect the grade?  Is it even worth the grade drop? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Edited March 24, 2023 by Miketimus_Prime

[Axe Elf]

If it was graded after it was torn, just folding the flap down won't make any difference; the grade is the grade because of the tear, and the tear will still be there even if you fold down the flap--so theoretically, reholdering the book with the flap down instead of up should make no difference in the grade.

If the book was torn during encapsulation--after it was graded--then there is a likelihood of the grade going down if it is regraded--on top of the normal everyday risks that are assumed by sending your books on vacation in Florida for the summer.

Edited March 24, 2023 by Axe Elf

[JollyComics]

On 3/24/2023 at 12:03 PM, Axe Elf said:

If it was graded after it was torn, just folding the flap down won't make any difference; the grade is the grade because of the tear, and the tear will still be there even if you fold down the flap--so theoretically, reholdering the book with the flap down instead of up should make no difference in the grade.

If the book was torn during encapsulation--after it was graded--then there is a likelihood of the grade going down if it is regraded--on top of the normal everyday risks that are assumed by sending your books on vacation in Florida for the summer.

Probably it will be the same grade if you use the mechanical error submission.   I am currently waiting for my Bone #3 CGC 9.6.  Debris trapped between the case and inner case and the book may be damaged.  I hope they correct it then keep the same grade.

[Artboy99]

looks like encapsulation damage to me. I have a Planet Comics I submitted that had a small slight tear that became monstrous after grading during the encapsulation.

Really disappointing considering how hard these canadian editions are to find in decent shape. It used to be a 5.0

Bottom right corner also now torn off.

Edited March 25, 2023 by Artboy99

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/24/2023 at 8:51 PM, Artboy99 said:

looks like encapsulation damage to me. I have a Planet Comics I submitted that had a small slight tear that became monstrous after grading during the encapsulation.

Really disappointing considering how hard these canadian editions are to find in decent shape. It used to be a 5.0

Bottom right corner also now torn off.

That's a really old comic book!

[Artboy99]

On 3/24/2023 at 8:33 PM, Randall Dowling said:

That's a really old comic book!

Yeah that bugs me too. 

[Gaard]

On 3/24/2023 at 8:57 PM, JollyComics said:

Probably it will be the same grade if you use the mechanical error submission. 

Jolly's right. They'll probably keep the grade. But it'll be CYA grade....no way would that receive a 9.6 if you submitted it raw.

[SpiderParker]

I would say based on what appears to be numerous color breaking spine ticks and that tear that you had a lenient grader.  Better not chance it.  Although I would say the tear happened during encapsulation. 

[JRTownsend]

I sent in a Wolverine #1 for grading that had no spine issues but after grading it had three spine ticks and of course a lower grade. Anyone experience comics being bent while grading?