What grade would this defect knock it down to? 1 1

[Frankynstyn]

Hi, i am a newbie at this, so i was wondering if i could get some insight. Let's say i have a comic that would be a 9.8 if it did not have this one flaw. The one flaw is a spine tear at the bottom of the book about 1in long. How far down would this flaw bring it to? An 8.0? A 7.0? 

The book in question is a Thunderbolts #110 2nd print variant. I am trying to see if it is worth me sending it in. Thanks in advance for your insight. 

[Axe Elf]

Just by your verbal description...

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

[Tom789]

On 1/31/2024 at 12:49 PM, Frankynstyn said:

Hi, i am a newbie at this, so i was wondering if i could get some insight. Let's say i have a comic that would be a 9.8 if it did not have this one flaw. The one flaw is a spine tear at the bottom of the book about 1in long. How far down would this flaw bring it to? An 8.0? A 7.0? 

The book in question is a Thunderbolts #110 2nd print variant. I am trying to see if it is worth me sending it in. Thanks in advance for your insight. 

Per CGC's grading book, the max grade for a 1" spine split is 7.0.

[Frankynstyn]

On 1/31/2024 at 8:17 PM, Axe Elf said:

Just by your verbal description...

4.0 VERY GOOD (VG):  Back to Top
The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple.

Ooof...that rough. It is such a good looking book other than the split. Thanks for your insight.

[Frankynstyn]

On 2/1/2024 at 6:33 PM, Tom789 said:

Per CGC's grading book, the max grade for a 1" spine split is 7.0.

That is kinda how i feel it is. Now i need to find out if its worth submiting....sigh.

Thanks for your insight.

[CHASEnBLUE]

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