Sub-Creased ASM #29.... Qualified grade?

[dc360]

Deepest colour inks i've seen in way too long. A gorgeous copy to hold.

So i know this is a 5.0 due to the sub crease. But what would you give it with a Q?

 

[rjpb]

I can't see giving a qualified grade for a sub-crease, especially one that breaks color. Combined with the damage at the top left, and the crease at the bottom left, I'd have to call this a 4.0 at best.

[divad]

I can't see giving a qualified grade for a sub-crease, especially one that breaks color. Combined with the damage at the top left, and the crease at the bottom left, I'd have to call this a 4.0 at best.

 

I agree, no way a sub-crease gets a Q grade. That being said, I don't adhere to the "automatic 4.5" for a book with a sub-crease, as I've seen many otherwise 8.0-9.0 books with sub-creases. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. I do feel that 4.0 is a tad harsh though given some of the book's positive qualities . . .

 

4.5 / 5.0

[Aces]

weak 5.0

 

No need for the Q.

[dc360]

The "Q" is a joke. The official grade-nazi grade is about a 4.5-5.0. I was just wondering what ya'll thought it would grade out to be if it didn't have the sub-crease. I know nobody would ever actually give this book a Qualified grade.

[Aces]

Maybe a 6.0.

[joeypost]

Without the crease it still looks like it has a serious impact dent to the lower spine, wear to the top corner. Overhang is not bad and spine seems OK on FC, BC is another story but agin not bad. Stain on BC and it looks like some gloss and very little color loss. 6.0 seems reachable.

 

Still a nice copy. Hated those subscription creases as a kid and still do. Book was ruined before it left the printer.

[Sir Ped of Ro]

 

5.5 to 6.0 no Q label!

[divad]

Hated those subscription creases as a kid and still do. Book was ruined before it left the printer.

 

Well, actually no, the printer didn't mail 'em . . .

[dc360]

I was actually talking to schirs about it and i'm really rather fond of the crease. In my opinion, it's still a beautiful book, and i'm not a real high grade-stickler. The deep colour inks and sharp edges and corners are enough to make it a worthwhile book for me to own.

[joeypost]

Hated those subscription creases as a kid and still do. Book was ruined before it left the printer.

 

Well, actually no, the printer didn't mail 'em . . .

 

And your point is?