x7neil Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) 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 Images, title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 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..." grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redgar-red Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 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! marvelmaniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...