ComicSpa Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Book has f/c tears on top and bottom of spine (1/2 inch), spine wear ie: color breaking ticks and creases and chipping, book not square. Look it over and let me know everyone! Thx once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Blunted corners with color loss and small pieces missing at lower left corner, moderate top edge wear with multiple color breaking ticks/small tears(?)/creases, color breaking creases at lower edge, moderate to severe spine stress with multiple color breaking stress lines and creases, staples are off center and moderately discolored, color breaking scratches at/thru the title logo, 1" lower spine split, minor to moderate spine roll, slight discoloration of rear cover. IMO the book could be a VG 4.0 but I am on the fence on this, when I am not sure, I always go lower...GD/VG 3.0 - VG- 3.5 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. 3.5 VERY GOOD- (VG-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG): Back to Top A 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...
Lninefingers Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 3.5/4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...