Apg9176 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 So I was told to post in here with better pictures so here they are. What do you guys think? There is a dent that runs parallel to the spine. It's doesn't in my opinion break color and also believe can be pressed. Small crease on the spine it atleast 1/8 inch or less not really noticeable unless you try to look for it. What do you guys think? Think this was kept unbelievably good and i won't touch it unless I have gloves on. Feedback is greatly appreciated thank you. Also if you look you can see red print on each page. Idk if that affects anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Beautiful copy!!! I'd say 9.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apg9176 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thanks. I'm hoping for 9.8! But I wouldn't be upset with 9.6 anything that you see might make it an 9.6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Looks like there is one color breaking tick on the spine and the slight spine roll. That's the only things I can see. Nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apg9176 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Thank you. You think I could press out the slight spine roll? Also, cgc allows minor defects. That spine tick you're talking about. Which noticed also. It is less then 1/8 forsure. You think it could 9.8? Like i said wouldn't be upset with 9.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollobuzz Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 9.6, but possibly a 9.4 if that bottom staple has an ever so slight tear. Nice book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apg9176 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 This is closest I could get to it. Is that a tear or staple mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Apg9176 said: Thank you. You think I could press out the slight spine roll? Also, cgc allows minor defects. That spine tick you're talking about. Which noticed also. It is less then 1/8 forsure. You think it could 9.8? Like i said wouldn't be upset with 9.6 The roll can certainly be pressed out. The tick looks like it breaks color. In my expereience, CGC tends to grade those harshly and would probably automatically make it a 9.6. A 9.8 is supposed to be allowed 2 errors that aren't easily noticed, but they have their own grading system that isn't published. I just had 6 brand new, unread books graded. 4 came back as 9.8, 2 were 9.6. 4 of them were ASM #800 with the bindery tear in the lower left corner. 2 9.8's, 2 9.6's. Not sure what kept the 9.6 from being 9.8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apg9176 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Super zoomed in from this picture. Think this is the tick everyone is talking about. Besides this and slight spine roll anyone see anything? These were 2 i thought were the biggest imperfection and that i noticed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I would say no 9.8 because of that spine stress line that breaks color. Also, that top and bottom staple area have what appear to be tiny color flecks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Apg9176 said: This is closest I could get to it. Is that a tear or staple mark? Here's the problem as I see it. That staple is starting to tear at the book. You press the book to remove the spine roll and it will cause more stress at that staple, possibly tearing it more. Nice book, I would submit it as is and accept the 9.6. The spine roll is not bad, they may let it slide and you could get a 9.8 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apg9176 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks guys appreciate it. I was thinking the same thing. It will end up 9.6 but could some how with miricle be 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 9:24 PM, Apg9176 said: Super zoomed in from this picture. Think this is the tick everyone is talking about. Besides this and slight spine roll anyone see anything? These were 2 i thought were the biggest imperfection and that i noticed That's it. They are hammering those right now from what I've seen. I'd listen to Bob since there is that staple issue and send it as-is. Great looking book though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
