unclephil Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I recently purchased a Amazing Spider-man 298 CGC 9.8 and noticed upon inspection that the right corner of the book has a tear or missing piece. I don't understand how CGC would have graded this a 9.8. Unless it was manufacturing error. I have seen many 9.8's of this book and I have seen any issues with the corners. I was wondering if someone can tell me is this normal should i get a refund. Or is this common with this book. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Hi Uncle and welcome to the boards! I would imagine this falls within the allowable range of having X number of small defects, (in this case a bindery defect,) on an otherwise perfect book. I don't know exactly what the number/range of allowable defects is on a 9.8 but remember, 9.8 is not Mint, just very close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Adam Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 7:08 PM, unclephil said: I recently purchased a Amazing Spider-man 298 CGC 9.8 and noticed upon inspection that the right corner of the book has a tear or missing piece. I don't understand how CGC would have graded this a 9.8. Unless it was manufacturing error. I have seen many 9.8's of this book and I have seen any issues with the corners. I was wondering if someone can tell me is this normal should i get a refund. Or is this common with this book. I Comics can be damaged after being encased by CGC. It is known as SCS - Shaken Comic Syndrome - and can leave damage as pictured. Always buy the book - not the label! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 I see tons of untouched books from that time period with ragged corners. Just poor cutting and flimsy paper. That one looks to be the typical miscut corner. I think it was there at grading and viewed as a manufacturing defect, so a legit 9.8 as far as CGC is concerned. SCS damage looks different than that, usually has some sign of blunt force trauma, crumpling. As far as getting a refund, were you able to view the photos before you purchased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Adam Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Is the piece missing from the corner visible inside the slab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upgrayedd2 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 P-Uncle, I have several 9.8s with the same aberration. I recall seeing a YouTube video where CGC said this would not (might not) disqualify a comic from a 9.8 grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
