N e r V Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Is this type of wear around staples the norm for a CGC 9.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Looks a bit ragged to me. Would have to see the rest of the cover to get a full impression for a fair assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 7:26 PM, Lightning55 said: Looks a bit ragged to me. Would have to see the rest of the cover to get a full impression for a fair assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I think a 9.4 is generous, but within the realm of possibility. If there is anything at all wrong with the back cover, that would make it even more generous. What I think is odd is that the majority of the front cover is relatively free of defects, compared to the heavier than usual wear and tear at the staples. You would expect more general, even wear. The spine has pronounced staple stress and a few spine tics, but with very little edge wear, no creases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 8:31 PM, Lightning55 said: I think a 9.4 is generous, but within the realm of possibility. If there is anything at all wrong with the back cover, that would make it even more generous. What I think is odd is that the majority of the front cover is relatively free of defects, compared to the heavier than usual wear and tear at the staples. You would expect more general, even wear. The spine has pronounced staple stress and a few spine tics, but with very little edge wear, no creases. Back cover for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 My concern with staple issues is if it’s a manufactured flaw or if it’s actually pulling from the cover now. Can’t remember seeing this on 9.4 ranges before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N e r V Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Here’s the scans from the CGC site of the book too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I don't think it's a manufacturing flaw. Your photos and the CGC photos look similar, so I don't think it is pulling away any more than when graded, but could just be a bit loose, or look better or worse depending on the angle and lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Spine Ticks and Staple Tears Only...There is not even a mention of Staple Tears until you get to VF/NM 9.0, IMO, going by the grading standards the book you are showing with small color breaking spine ticks/staple tears is not a NM 9.4, but hey, what do I know. That is why folks say "buy the book, not the grade". NM+ 9.6 - Staples must be original, generally centered, with only the slightest discoloration. NM 9.4 - Staples are generally centered; may have slight discoloration. Almost no stress lines. NM- 9.2 - Staples may show some discoloration. Almost no stress lines. VF/NM 9.0 - Only the slightest staple tears are allowed. A very minor accumulation of stress lines may be present if they are nearly imperceptible. VF 8.0 - Very slight staple tears and a few almost insignificant stress lines may be present FN/VF 7.0 - Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhips Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) I’m thinking it is more a 8.5/9.0. I can’t tell for sure, but the corners also look to be somewhat blunted. But that is a subjective opinion. Edited March 21 by crazyhips Artifiction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kosnik Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Looks reasonable for 9.4 to me. 🤷🏻♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Dowling Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 3/20/2024 at 11:18 PM, N e r V said: My concern with staple issues is if it’s a manufactured flaw or if it’s actually pulling from the cover now. Can’t remember seeing this on 9.4 ranges before. I see this commonly on books that have been pressed multiple times. It puts wear on the staples if the person doing the work doesn't know how to address it. I think there are only a handful of people doing pressing that can execute without putting this wear on the staples. I wouldn't grade it 9.4 with that wear, personally. 9.0 at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
