bjornson Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I have an Avengers #8 that's a great looking copy with the exception of the name "Reo" written on the cover about 8 times! I know pressing wouldn't help but I'm wondering if this amount of writing would absolutely destroy the grade. Without the writing I'd say its a 4.5 but with writing would it drop to a 1.0? Also would a copy like this even be desirable to a collector? Thanks for any advice! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUECHIPCOLLECTIBLES Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 3/4/2024 at 4:20 PM, bjornson said: I have an Avengers #8 that's a great looking copy with the exception of the name "Reo" written on the cover about 8 times! I know pressing wouldn't help but I'm wondering if this amount of writing would absolutely destroy the grade. Without the writing I'd say its a 4.5 but with writing would it drop to a 1.0? Also would a copy like this even be desirable to a collector? Thanks for any advice! Does Reo dance on the sand? MR SigS and RockMyAmadeus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 IMO, according to the grading standards, this book will fall into the GD/VG 3.0 to VG 4.0. Writing on the cover is mentioned in VG 4.0 and not mentioned in any grades below that, only date stamps/arrival dates are allowed in grades VG/FN 5.0 and above. VG 4.0 - Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbyJack Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I disagree. I think what we have here goes beyond initials and stamps. Most concerning to me is the marker. It might get a 4.0 (I strongly doubt it), but I expect that potential buyers would not value it that high. Structure aside, this is a low grade book. The good news is; lots of people like low grade books. FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On 3/4/2024 at 7:20 PM, bjornson said: I have an Avengers #8 that's a great looking copy with the exception of the name "Reo" written on the cover about 8 times! I know pressing wouldn't help but I'm wondering if this amount of writing would absolutely destroy the grade. Without the writing I'd say its a 4.5 but with writing would it drop to a 1.0? Also would a copy like this even be desirable to a collector? Thanks for any advice! Signed by half the entire band , REO Speedwagon🎶🎶🎶 KirbyJack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 On 3/7/2024 at 11:43 AM, KirbyJack said: I disagree. I think what we have here goes beyond initials and stamps. Most concerning to me is the marker. It might get a 4.0 (I strongly doubt it), but I expect that potential buyers would not value it that high. Structure aside, this is a low grade book. The good news is; lots of people like low grade books. ...and has the marker bled through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
