Lost Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Thinking about sending this one in. Sorry for the lower back cover cut off, hiding nothing. The back cover is mostly dirty, and the brown stuff near the pool table looks like it could be lightly scrapped off (whatever it is) Def needs a C&P, curious you think current, and highest grade it could go in a slab. note: There is a tiny readers crease lower left of cover. Thanks in advance for your diligent eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Blunted corners with moderate color loss at the top right and lower left corners/edge, Minor to moderate spine wear with multiple color breaking stress lines and staple tears, vertical color breaking scratches along spine, staples are off center and discolored, minor to moderate spine roll, some discoloration/foxing/staining on rear cover. Note: Foxing cannot be removed, it is biological in nature and comes from impurities in the paper itself. IMO...FN- 5.5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I think this can get to 6.5/7.0 with the right work. I'd lean toward the lower option. buttock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 That was exactly where I was at. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmannn Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmac100 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhips Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Beach Presser Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 5.5/6.0 with a max grade around 6.5+ even if cleaned and pressed. The spine & corner wear along with light foxing are the grade limiters and can't be improved much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
