RobHW Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I've come to my own conclusion on this one but I think it makes for an interesting inspection and I'd like to see what others think. I'll share my thoughts once others have had a chance to weigh in. This is a nice sturdy book with tight staples and still with some gloss. I think I've included photos of the significant defects. The tear on the reverse left-edge is less than one-fourth inch. The worst defects are the long color breaking creases across the top front. There are at least three and they range in length from 5 inches to 7 inches. They leave an impression on the interior front cover. Thanks for your comments! Edited January 8 by RobHW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 4.0/4.5. I have a 5.0 with a very similar long crease through the cover (it's lighter) & the rest of the book is pretty solid, so I think a grade or so below that. RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulksdaddy1 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I'm at 4.0, MAYBE 4.5. Depends how apologetic CGC is feeling right now. RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHW Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 (edited) Thanks so much for the helpful insights. I'm happy to see I decided about the same. I wrestled with it for a while, but I finally decided the book tops out at a 5.0, but possibly a 4.5. Here's how I got there. At first glance the book seemed to be a 6.0ish. Clearly not an 8.0 range but pretty nice considering the general wear and gloss. But as I examined more closely, there are defects that look rough for a 6.0. And then those long color breaks look too many and too severe for a Fine grade. So seeing elements of both 6.0 and 4.0, split the difference at 5.0. Edited January 9 by RobHW The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 My first thoughts were 4.0 thereabouts are you subbing? RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHW Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 On 1/9/2024 at 5:07 AM, Bmattioli86 said: My first thoughts were 4.0 thereabouts are you subbing? What is subbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lninefingers Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5.0 feels like an absolute maximum for this book to me, probably a little lower. It presents pretty well, but long color breaking creases hit the grade hard. RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 1/9/2024 at 8:54 AM, RobHW said: What is subbing? Subbing or sub, is slang for submit. i was wondering if you plan to send this to CGC RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I don't think 5.0 is completely crazy, but 4.5 seems more reasonable given the accumulation of defects... RobHW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHW Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 5:19 AM, Bmattioli86 said: Subbing or sub, is slang for submit. i was wondering if you plan to send this to CGC Gotcha, thanks. No this one makes a nice, sturdy reader copy. The Lions Den and Bmattioli86 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 On 1/10/2024 at 8:32 AM, RobHW said: Gotcha, thanks. No this one makes a nice, sturdy reader copy. If you’ve ever heard of or use Mylar bags, this would look awesome in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 1/10/2024 at 8:32 AM, RobHW said: Gotcha, thanks. No this one makes a nice, sturdy reader copy. Praise the Lord...a reader! This is Who We Are 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
