Gupp3000 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I'm not sure about this one...any grade opinions are greatly appreciated (center wrap partially detached at bottom staple) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Slightly blunted corners with color breaking creases/folds at the top right corner, multiple color breaking creases along top edge, long diagonal color breaking crease at upper right, minor spine stress with a few color breaking spine ticks/stress lines, vertical color breaking creases along spine, staple tears, color breaking scratches and color loss along outer edge, centerfold loose at bottom staple, dinged upper right corner on rear cover, color loss/color rub/color breaking scratches on rear cover. IMO...VG+ 4.5 to VG/FN 5.0 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4.0/4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 How does the inside look? judging by the front and back cover, VG seems appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gupp3000 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 On 5/22/2024 at 3:38 AM, Bmattioli86 said: How does the inside look? judging by the front and back cover, VG seems appropriate Inside looks good. I'd say white to offwhite pages. Center wrap may be detached (or only barely hanging on). Thanks for looking! Bmattioli86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gupp3000 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Thanks for looking. I was thinking around 4.0 to 5.0 (hoping) myself. Hopefully grade will be back in a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmattioli86 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 On 5/22/2024 at 8:11 PM, Gupp3000 said: Inside looks good. I'd say white to offwhite pages. Center wrap may be detached (or only barely hanging on). Thanks for looking! If it’s detached, then that will hurt your chances with overall grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...