PGM HULK 251 1 1

[THE_BEYONDER]

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Trying to figure out how hard to hammer the indent/stain on the back cover

Any help is always appreciated....

Edited March 30, 2023 by THE_BEYONDER

[marvelmaniac]

Edge/corner wear w/slight corner creasing and some color loss, minor spine stress w/slight color breaks, stain on rear cover w/bleed through.

To me, it is more the small, color breaking corner creases than the stain that keeps the book from being a higher grade, even though I hear CGC is hard on staining (?), overall the book, IMO, is very nice and if it were mine it would be graded at...

7.5 VERY FINE- (VF-):  Back to Top
Fits the criteria for Very Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount.

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.

[SolidShredder]

An EZ 7.0 in my book.

[scburdet]

6.5/7.0. Looks like some loss of black ink that would be the inflection point whether it lands on the FN or VF side of mid-grade

[cchunn3]

On 3/30/2023 at 11:33 AM, scburdet said:

6.5/7.0. Looks like some loss of black ink that would be the inflection point whether it lands on the FN or VF side of mid-grade

Yeah, all 4 corners have something to notice and several spine ticks under the lady's hair...

[RobHW]

I think without the stain it tops out at 9.0 but I'd guess 8.5.  The deduction for the stain I'd put at least 1.0 so final grade of 7.5.

[grendelbo]

7.0

Thanks for posting.