Comic staining / water damage

[rubberlegslew-migration]

Hi,

I can't find any definitive answer regarding stains on comics and CGC grading. I realize a fair amount of water damage or staining will drop a grade to Fine or VG. But what about a small faint stain or very light water mark. Does it make a difference if it's on the back cover? Opinions seem to range from VG to VF+. Are there any kind of staining/water mark rules CGC uses to determine a grade? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[B-Smooth]

They are not stain friendly. Big beatdown for any kind of stain of any size.

[Hero Restoration]

They are not stain friendly. Big beatdown for any kind of stain of any size.

 

So true, unless it is a high grade AC #1.

[pieces of eight-migration]

My understanding is that water damage/staining does not affect Aquaman and Sub-Mariner books....

[mdube16]

My understanding is that water damage/staining does not affect Aquaman and Sub-Mariner books....

[KPR Comics]

Ignore opinions that state VF+ (or anything close to that). NFW a water stain should get higher than VG. Ok, the second sentence is my opinion.

 

[shadroch]

CGC is much tougher on minor stains than most dealers, imo.

[KPR Comics]

Agreed.

[Topnotchman]

I disagree they give out 4.0 on books with a significant water stain. I know many dealers who were grading them as good, one if them mile high. Getting grade bumps by sending to cgc.

[A.Romeo]

I have a Daredevil 131 that has a small stain on the book and it came back a 9.2

[KPR Comics]

I have a Daredevil 131 that has a small stain on the book and it came back a 9.2

. Pic? Is it water?

[JollyComics]

My understanding is that water damage/staining does not affect Aquaman and Sub-Mariner books....

 

How's about Hydro-man?

 

[A.Romeo]

I have a Daredevil 131 that has a small stain on the book and it came back a 9.2

. Pic? Is it water?

 

Not sure what kind of stain it is, but it lists it on the graders notes that I bought. Very Very tiny on the edge of the book:

 

 

 

[B-Smooth]

They are not stain friendly. Big beatdown for any kind of stain of any size.

 

So true, unless it is a high grade AC #1.

[Supa-Bad-Mofo]

I have a Sgt. Fury 13 that has a comparatively significant water stain on the top edge of both the front and back covers, as well as some pages. Structurally, the book is a minimum of a CGC 7.0/7.5. Had it pressed and it came back a CGC 5.0. Because of the red cover, the stain is very light on the front. That being said, the book looks fantastic for the grade if you're one of those people who can overlook a defect like that. There's a pic of it in my sig line.