gadzukes Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Everything is snug. The bottom right corner (bottom edge) show a little 1/2" rough area. Is this actually rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 https://www.keycollectorcomics.com/issue/issue-23,330162/ Blunted corners with color loss at the bottom left, chipping/pieces missing at the outer corners/edges, color rub along outer edge and top left corner area, minor spine wear with multiple stress lines some of which break color, moderate staining/discoloration along the lower and outer edge, wavy cover, chipping/pieces missing on edges of rear cover, moderate staining/discoloration/soiling of rear cover. Considering the age and that the whole book is "newsprint", IMO...VG/FN 5.0 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. 5.0 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. 4.0 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...
grendelbo Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 6.0 thereabouts. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted August 22 Share Posted August 22 I've got 6.0/6.5. 18 census copies, rare-ish maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwination Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q.N.S. Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 am i seeing a potential trim on this? they will check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...