PGM Low grade AF 15 with color touch

[Point Five]

I guess the grade on this one pretty much depends on how heavily you factor in Marvel chipping. To be honest, I'm generally not quite sure what to do with it.

[Sharkey]

To be honest, I'm generally not quite sure what to do with it.

 

Well, I sold it. That's what i did with it.

 

I appreciate the input from everyone!

[B-Smooth]

Straight up GOOD.

 

It would get a PLOD, as silly as it may be. What's the point of PLODDING a low grade book where the "resto" does nothing to improve apparent grade?

 

I was thinking the same thing. I suppose they dont want to reward peoples stupidity?

[Mr. Zipper]

Straight up GOOD.

 

It would get a PLOD, as silly as it may be. What's the point of PLODDING a low grade book where the "resto" does nothing to improve apparent grade?

 

I was thinking the same thing. I suppose they dont want to reward peoples stupidity?

 

But if it isn't getting an improved grade, they aren't rewarding anything. The marker touches are just factored in with the rest of the flaws. So, the buyer is left to decide whether he/she wants a 2.0 with giant creases and a grease stain or he/she would like a 2.0 with chunks missing and marker bleeds.

 

Also, bear in mind, on lowgrade books like this, there is a good chance the "resto" was performed by some kid just trying (in vain) to make his book look a little better... there may have been no real effort to improve the numerical grade to deceive buyers.

 

IMO, this is where CGC should use a judgement call. On books where the work results in an increase in the apparent grade, PLOD it. When the work does not result in an increase in the apparent grade, factor the "repairs" as a flaw -- as you would a stain or pen mark -- and give it a blue label.

[TheGreatSatan]

I would've easily restored then slabbed it.