awildhome Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Hi All . . . was hoping to get a general idea on this ASM 101. Date stamp, but no other stamping or writing within. Thank in advance! Edited June 3, 2023 by awildhome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Around 4.0. Pretty grubby. Seeing if someone can clean it up might get to a 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Edge wear with color loss, blunted/dented/rounded corners w/color loss, numerous color breaking creases, minor to moderate spine stress w/a few color breaking spine ticks, slight stacking curl/fanned pages, moderate to severe foxing on front and rear covers, fold/crease top left corner of rear cover. The date stamp has no affect on the grade of this book, date stamps depending on location/size are allowed up to and including NM/MT 9.8. IMO, due to the moderate to severe foxing this book will max out at... 3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG): Back to TopA used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 1:04 PM, scburdet said: Around 4.0. Pretty grubby. Seeing if someone can clean it up might get to a 4.5 Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awildhome Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 I appreciate the responses. Thank you for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Looks 3.5 to me with the wear and soiling. With cover open, what's going on at top staple on splash page? Shadow or rust migration? Is top staple secure or just hangin' in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awildhome Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 On 6/4/2023 at 11:48 AM, LowGradeBronze said: Looks 3.5 to me with the wear and soiling. With cover open, what's going on at top staple on splash page? Shadow or rust migration? Is top staple secure or just hangin' in there? Yes, some rust . . . Price seemed right, but I am passing on it for something in a higher grade that's still in my budget range. Not so easy. LOL. Thanks! LowGradeBronze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 3.5/4.0 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
