travizb Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 (edited) This book has seen better days. I'm curious how the front-cover staining impacts the grade in this condition. Thanks for the feedback! Edited 4 hours ago by travizb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Blunted corners with color loss and creasing, spine wear with multiple color breaking stress lines, moderate to severe staining on front cover, moderate to severe color breaking scratches on front cover, along outer edge and lower left corner, crunched lower right corner on rear cover, moderate staining on rear cover, color breaking scratches on rear cover. IMO...VG 4.0 to VG+ 4.5 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. travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 4.0/4.5, the stain takes too much away from the aesthetics to get any FN travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 4.0 IMHO the stain is too significant for me to grade this book any higher Thanks for posting! travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 4.0 ow travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q.N.S. Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) I must say here that if this is a VG book I have to re-grade my collection. 2.5 with the "+" for structural integrity. Edited June 19 by Q.N.S. Semicentennial and travizb 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semicentennial Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 On 6/19/2024 at 6:54 AM, Q.N.S. said: I must say here that if this is a VG book I have to re-grade my collection. 2.5 with the "+" for structural integrity. I agree. This looks to be in Good (2.0) condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 VG maybe 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travizb Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago 3.5 OW/W You guys nailed it. Thanks! Grader Notes foreign substance front cover stain left top of back cover multiple crease right bottom of front cover breaks color thehumantorch and scburdet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...