SRenaud Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) I'm going to be sending this off in a month or so for grading. I would really like an estimate on the grade so i can have an idea of the fair market value before I send it. Please tell me what you think. Do you think it is worth getting pressed? Edited September 20, 2023 by SRenaud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Moderate corner wear with a piece missing from the bottom right corner, edge wear with color loss, multiple long/color breaking creases, moderate spine stress with color breaking stress lines/small tears and color breaking vertical creases, 1 1/2" to 2" spine split at top with a piece missing from the back cover, discolored staples, moderate spine roll, staining/discoloration of rear cover, slight wrinkling on rear cover. 2.5 GOOD+ (GD+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 2.0 GOOD (GD): Back to Top Shows substantial wear; often considered a "reading copy." Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached. Cover reflectivity is low and in some cases completely absent. Book-length creases and dimples may be present. Rounded corners are more common. Moderate soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing may be present. The largest piece allowed missing from the front or back cover is usually a 1/2" triangle or a 1/4" square, although some Silver Age books such as 1960s Marvels have had the price corner box clipped from the top left front cover and may be considered Good if they would otherwise have graded higher. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is likely. May have up to a 2" spine split. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Moderate interior tears may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Design Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 2.5-to maybe 3.0 on a great day C/P may improve looks, but won't help the flaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 2.5ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travizb Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 3ish, and I would definitely C&P for a better grade and better presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3.0/3.5. I was closer to 4.0 until the split showed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars76 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3.0, I'd would definitely get it pressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3.5 after a C&P. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostanni Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 10:35 AM, scburdet said: 3.0/3.5. I was closer to 4.0 until the split showed up I'm new here but this was exactly my thought process.. think I'm getting the hang of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_bison Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRenaud Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 I got this one back today, and I have to admit I am very surprised! grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
