Snartin Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Hi! What’s your opinion on this one? Maybe a press would add to the overall presentation? Thank you in advance! /Martin Edited September 12 by Snartin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Blunted corners, moderate waviness of entire book, piece missing at lower right corner and from the outer edge, moderate staple tears, discolored/rusty staples and slight rust migration, cover loose at top staple?, multiple color breaking stress lines, minor spine roll, slight dust/sun shadow along outer edge, top edge of rear cover not trimmed properly, writing along spine of rear cover, color loss on lower outer edge of rear cover, minor discoloration/dust/sun shadow along the spine/lower edge of rear cover. Although the book does not have any "major defects", with the pieces missing and slight rust migration I cannot assign a grade higher than... VG 4.0 - 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snartin Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 Thank you very much for your comments and opinion! Much appreciated! Do you think a C&P will make any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted Saturday at 04:02 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:02 PM If this presses flat, I'd give it a chance at 6.0/6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semicentennial Posted Saturday at 09:22 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:22 PM VG+ (4.5) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollyComics Posted Sunday at 02:55 AM Share Posted Sunday at 02:55 AM 5.5 w/o C&P 6.0 w/ C&P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snartin Posted Sunday at 08:39 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 08:39 AM Thank you everyone for your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendelbo Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago 5.0 as is. A press to 5.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...