ComicSpa Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 So we have color breaking ticks, blunting, color breaking creases, chip missing on b/c, light stain on b/c. Inside is fine. No issues. Thx for feedback everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Blunted corners with small color breaking creases and color loss, edge wear with color loss along top edge and color breaking creases along the top edge, minor to moderate spine stress with staple tears and color breaking stress lines, 1/8" triangle missing from top edge of rear cover. Unfortunately the piece missing on the rear cover creates one of those "Gray" areas of grading, as piece of that size missing is not allowed until a VG 4.0, how much of a deduction, graders discretion? 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Without the piece missing on the rear cover, this book, IMO would be...FN 6.0 With the piece missing on the rear cover, this book, IMO would be...VG/FN 5.0 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...