Is this shaken comic syndrome? 0

[AJ0605]

Just bought this high grade MM4 off eBay. When I got it the first thing I noticed was both staples seemed to be recessed and the paper around them is tearing. They're not completely pulled through to where you can't see them. There's also some wear in the bottom corner. Thinking about returning the book but not sure if my overreacting. Thanks. 

[faster friends]

whats the grade?

[AJ0605]

9.6

I feel like the pictures don't show the recession all that well.

[James J Johnson]

5 hours ago, AJ0605 said:

9.6

I feel like the pictures don't show the recession all that well.

I would tend to think that it occurred after being graded, while in the slab. I can't imagine a CGC 9.6having tears at the staple to that degree.

[Artboy99]

Yes it is a form of shaken comic syndrome. The tears at the staples occurring after encapsulation. The interior book moves but the cover does not, causes staple stress and eventually tears.