PGM SW HttE1 I'm considering buying 1 1

[x7neil]

Hey all, new to the boards, I was looking at buying an ungraded comic online but I noticed in the photos there is a small defect/tear/crease on the front cover. It is otherwise in mint condition. What do you think this defect would lower the grade too if I bought it and submitted to CGC for grading? It is at the bottom of the comic next to the "V" in novel.

Edited October 5, 2023 by x7neil
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[marvelmaniac]

To properly give an overall grade we need pics of the rear cover, inside front rear covers/splash page, and centerfold.

Hypothetically, if this book graded at a NM 9.4 or NM+ 9.6 without the tear, with the tear it will probably grade at a VF/NM 9.0 - NM- 9.2.

I found this while searching the site, posted by "The Lions Den" on 8/2019...

"If the tear is very small (1/8" or less) and the rest of the book is virtually perfect, the book could still receive a grade of 9.2. But if the tear is a little longer (say about 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch) it will nearly always knock the book out of the near mint range. And please bear in mind it's a very fine line between those measurements..."

[redgar-red]

I guess I would flip the question... what is the minimum grade that you need in order to buy? and how much?

The tear is a bummer.  I am think 9.0 / 9.2 with a 9.0 lean.

Looking on eBay under "star wars heir to the empire 1 cgc" and then going to the <Advanced> filter clicking on the <Sold> and <Completed Listing> options you kind of get a range.

If you can get the book for $20-$50 (or less), then sure.  

I guess the last question is... "Do you WANT the book OR do you WANT TO SELL the book"

I know this is probably obvious to this board.... it's just that I have this internal conversation with myself several times a week... including "if I buy this book at this price would my wife stab me..."

GoodLuck!