Grading Help: Fantastic Four 46 w/ detached CF and rusty staples 1 1

[hannibal151]

Seller sold this to me and didn't disclose the detached centerfold.  I'm trying to figure out what it would grade at. Book has staining and rusty staples. Maybe grades at a 1.5-2.0 because of CF and staples?  Any help is appreciated.

 

 

[marvelmaniac]

IMO the book W/O the detached centerfold would grade at a GD/VG 3.0 and would probably grade at a GD 2.0 with the detached centerfold.

3.0 GOOD/VERY GOOD (GD/VG):  Back to Top
A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present.

2.0 GOOD (GD):  Back to Top
Shows substantial wear; often considered a "reading copy." Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached. Cover reflectivity is low and in some cases completely absent. Book-length creases and dimples may be present. Rounded corners are more common. Moderate soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing may be present. The largest piece allowed missing from the front or back cover is usually a 1/2" triangle or a 1/4" square, although some Silver Age books such as 1960s Marvels have had the price corner box clipped from the top left front cover and may be considered Good if they would otherwise have graded higher. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is likely. May have up to a 2" spine split. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Moderate interior tears may be present.

[hannibal151]

Thank you for the response.

[davet75]

The (1) centerfold detachment and (2) rusty staples with rust migration onto the page are typical characteristics of the GD grade 1.8 - 2.5.  The front and back cover present beautifully for the grade, but those 2 major defects keep this book solidly in GD territory.

Grade: 2.5 GD+

[davet75]

Also, this topic is more appropriate for the following forum (and you'll get more replies): https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/forum/42-hey-buddy-can-you-spare-a-grade/