Snowdon Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) Bought this cheap, should I grade this? There is random permanent market on top right cover, will it come restored as it bleeds through? Edited June 6, 2023 by Snowdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 That marker is not a restoration attempt (color touch), so it would be counted as a defect. I'm a yes on the grading b/c the front looks pretty good, especially the main art below the title. I give this a 3.0±0.5. That ink loss on the back is pretty severe, but it's on the back. Most of the worst defects are on the back, and this is a big key. If that damage was on the front, I'd say 2.0 or lower. As it is, I think it gets a little boost for being a presentable copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 3.0 because of the BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterymachine Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Just my opinion but with the rusty staples and water damage I would think it will grade lower. Around 2.0-2.5. You have to grade key books! it's in the comic collector bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Pontoon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 With all that water damage 1.5/1.8. LowGradeBronze and mysterymachine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primetime Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1.8-2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) I'm at 1.5 to 1.8 seeing as the spine looks like it's pretty well worn, plus the other damage too. How much daylight visible along spine when cover held open to the light? I'm betting lots. Still a very nice looking book! Edited June 12, 2023 by LowGradeBronze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 2.5 Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
