jstark65 Posted Monday at 07:28 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:28 PM (edited) There is a small tear on the right edge of the cover. Just looking to see how much this would affect the grade. Thanks! It's my first post on here so if I should be doing something different please shout out. ;) Edited Monday at 07:30 PM by jstark65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted Tuesday at 05:46 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:46 PM Welcome to the Boards!!! The only thing I would add as far as pics would be... A clear/sharp pic of the spine so the staples are visible, the centerfold, inside front/rear covers and splash pages if there is a hidden defect such as a stain that has bled thru, if there is any writing, coupons filled out, missing MVS, etc. On to grading your book... Blunted corners with some color loss, small piece missing at lower right corner, small piece missing from outer edge with color breaking creases, top edge is mistrimmed, minor spine wear with a couple of color breaking spine ticks, lower staple appears to be slightly discolored, small dents/tears along top edge of rear cover, minor to moderate foxing on rear cover. IMO, due to the small missing pieces...FN+ 6.5 Books are graded in their entirety, however, as far as missing pieces... VG/FN 5.0 - None Allowed VG 4.0 - As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. 7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): Back to Top An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. 6.5 FINE+ (FN+): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Fine but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstark65 Posted Tuesday at 09:05 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:05 PM Thanks for the estimate and helpful info! Will probably leave this raw then. I was so bummed when I saw the tear. Still it was only $12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRoboto Posted yesterday at 12:54 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:54 AM 5.5. That tear really holds this back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scburdet Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 6.0/6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...