pschimmel Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 What do you think? The most significant issue is an approx. 1.5 cm tear at the edge of the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Blunted corners with color breaking creases at the outer corners, edge wear with color breaking creasing at the lower left, outer edge and small dents/dings at the upper edge, color breaking scratches across the cover, minor to moderate spine stress with color breaking vertical creases and multiple color breaking stress lines. moderate staple tears, cover appears to be loose, ink mark between "Brave and Bold", minor to moderate spine roll, a 5/8" tear on outer edge, minor tanning/discoloration along rear cover edges. 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 28 Share Posted May 28 4.0 Universal, 4.5 GA bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 5.5 ow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschimmel Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 Thank you all for your estimates. Despite all the flaws, I think it's still a nice GA book and I'll send it out for drading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBTOTHEC Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 That's a pretty book. I would think 5.0 IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...