Dr. Balls Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 (edited) Initially graded as a 3.5. As I look it over, aside from the cover detached from bottom staple, it's got a 6.0/6.5 vibe to it - but I am not quite sure where the max grade is at on a popped staple. Lots of photos below. The plusses: Centerfold firmly attached at both staples Cover firmly attached at top staple Book is flat, bright with OW pages. No evidence of foxing The right side of the cover is not faded, it's the lighting - cover has no fading issues, nice rich black. The minuses: Minor top staple stress with color break. Four or five faint color breaking spine ticks. 3" color breaking crease on front cover Color breaking spine blunt on LLHC. Edited July 15, 2023 by Dr. Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 5.0/5.5 Thanks for posting. Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I think 4.0-4.5 is best case scenario. If it were just the popped staple and some general wear, I would say you have a shot at a 5.5-6.0. However, that massive crease is huge and will get dinged hard. Point Five and Dr. Balls 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 5.5/6.0, I think the lower option. 7.5/7.0 is max for a single staple detachment if otherwise perfect. The 1 crease already is dropping below this. Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 4.5, maybe a soft 5.0. Nice one! Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzutak Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 The 3" cbc is the governing (or most significant) defect. It, alone, should cap the grade at 6.0. Deducting one additional grade increment for the blown staple and other lesser blemishes puts me at 5.5. grendelbo and Dr. Balls 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) 5.0-5.5 If you get this graded please post the results as I'm very curious as to what this will grade at. Edited June 28, 2023 by Mars76 Dr. Balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Balls Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 6:30 PM, Mars76 said: 5.0-5.5 If you get this graded please post the results as I'm very curious as to what this will grade at. I'm contemplating it - it's a nice presenter other than that crease on the FC. I bought this book about a week after I subbed a stack of other books, so it'll have to wait for awhile - but if I do, I'll post it! Mars76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilskip Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 4.0 to 4.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_A_Par Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Curios. I wanted to submit a Crime Suspenstories #22 with a popped bottom staple. It’s around a 3.0-3.5, but I’m hesitant to send in because I don’t want the green, Qualified label. I’d appreciate your thoughts on this having a popped bottom staple, yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern cross Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I always thought a popped staple on a book can't grade higher then 8.0, with the corner crease I never deduct points. I don't know how that works. All I know is certain grades allow for certain defects and with the length of the corner crease that breaks cover I'm at 5.5. Tim_A_Par 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
