Cnight Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Hey folks Looking at a nice copy of Avengers 55, but it has a larger than normal bindery tear. I was wondering if anyone thought it too large for a 9.8? Everything else seems press-able or cleanable. Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I've seen 9.8s with worth. I suppose if everything else is flawless it has a shot. But I wouldn't personally gamble on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I do not know about CGC, but according to the Overstreet/Heritage Auction grading criteria there are no bindery tears allowed on anything above a NM 9.4 and a NM 9.4 must be less than 1/16", after that it becomes a spine split. 9.6 NEAR MINT+ (NM+): No bindery tears are allowed, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/8" have been noted. 9.4 NEAR MINT (NM): Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/4" have been noted. 6.0 FINE (FN): There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnight Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 @KCOComics @marvelmaniac You folks got the same opinion I do; I just don’t think a tear of that size is worth taking a chance on. I was hoping someone would tell me I’m crazy, tbh 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
