LadyDeath Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Won this today. Detached cover but looks clean and presentable. Worth submitting? 12 on the census. Edited November 30, 2023 by LadyDeath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 No lower than a 3.5 and it very well could get 4.0. Thanks for sharing. LadyDeath and Point Five 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 4.0 is the ceiling. I'd guess no lower than 3.5 LadyDeath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 6:42 AM, Amazeron said: Wouldn’t it be in the 1.0 range if the cover’s detached? Detached and completely split maybe. As @scburdetsaid, 4.0 has been the max grade seen for a completely detached cover. Partial detachment or detachment at one staple will get you a higher grade. LadyDeath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 9:42 AM, Amazeron said: Wouldn’t it be in the 1.0 range if the cover’s detached? 4.0 is the exact figure CGC has in the guide for a fully detached cover. It actually lists possible up to 5.0, but I assume this means an extremely pristine book that somehow has a detached cover. I don't know how that happens since an unattached (never stapled) cover would get a Qualified grade, and it's hard to detach a cover without some tearing beyond exactly at the staple. I don't have the book in front of me, but as @grendelbo suggests, splits, especially full ones are treated harshly. I vaguely recall the absolute max for a fully split cover is 1.8, but I'm not sure how reliable my brain is. It might be 1.0. Splits and stains are big CGC no-nos LadyDeath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeath Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Thanks guys. Exactly what I was unclear on with detached covers. I'd take a possible 4.0 for this. Not trying to flip anyway, just a cool book to slab. grendelbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
