ComicSpa Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Book has color breaking ticks and creases, tear to b/c edge, and blunting. Inside is fine. Thx everyone for feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Blunted corners with color loss and a color breaking crease at the top right corner, color breaking scratches along top edge along with color loss, a few color breaking spine ticks, small staple tears, cover is not centered, wrinkle/crease on outer edge of rear cover with a small tear? If that is not a tear, IMO...FN/VF 7.0 If that is a small tear, IMO, the book would drop to a FN 6.0 to FN+ 6.5. 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 6.5 FINE+ (FN+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzemarvel Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Agree with marvelmaniac. I think this is going to max at 7.0 with that tear. Bottom (from what I can see) would be 5.5. The book's virtues include decent binding and clean staples, clean covers (no foxing) with dimpling and moderate gloss. You can maybe get over $100 for it raw (you'll see this listed around $150, but that doesn't mean there are buyers at that price), and not a whole lot more if graded, esp considering you have to pay for the grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 7.0ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1952 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 6.5-7.5 my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowGradeBronze Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I always feel sorry for IH 182, coming hard on the heels of one the biggest books in the business! This one looks 7.0 or 7.5 to these old eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilo2 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
