Kon_Jelly Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 So this book is on its way to me, that I got for very cheap due to some damage. I only have two pictures, so I know it's hard/impossible to give a full grade on it. What I'm really looking for is what the maximum possible rating could be given the tear at the staple. The seller described it as in likely "very fine" condition if not for that tear. Assuming he was correct (and he was pretty conservative on the condition of some other items I purchased), could it be possible for this to come back as a 7.0? Or does that damage push it even lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter998 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Do you know if the book still has the tattoos? That tear at the staple leads me to think the entire tattoo page was torn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon_Jelly Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yep it does have the tattoos. Seller said he was surprised when he saw the tear and said he had no idea how it got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I would say it would not be a 7.0 at all. The tear is not great plus there looks to be foxing or something on the barcode and bottom of the front cover. For me, you are more likely in the 5.0-5.5 range. It just looks dirty but maybe a clean could push it up a to a Fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
