travizb Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Nice looking front cover, but there is some weird stain/discoloration on the rear of the spine. What are your thoughts on grade? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Blunted corners with color loss and color breaking creases, color breaking creasing/scratches at top left edge and lower edge, minor spine wear with color breaking spine ticks/stress lines and staple tears, slight spine roll, minor to moderate staining/discoloration on rear cover, small piece missing along top edge of rear cover, small tear at top edge of rear cover. IMO...FN-5.5 to FN 6.0 6.0 FINE (FN): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.5 FINE- (FN-): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional defect or small accumulation of defects that detracts from the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I would say 7.5 without the stain, more like 6.0/6.5 with it. Probably lower b/c of the CGC stain penalty. travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vheflin Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 6.5 travizb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...