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[frisbee]

Have my eye on a book on ebay, but upon further inspection I noticed that the bottom staple seems a bit off.  The top one sits flush with the fold of the book, (perfect) but the bottom staple seems to be maybe 3/16" too far to the right.  The fold is good too though, your not seeing parts off the back of the book up front, it's just that the staple looks a little weird. (location wise)  Hope this makes since.

Just curious if this is a major flaw and will knock the book down considerably in grade.  Hoping to send it off to CGC.  Thanks.

Edited February 27, 2019 by frisbee

[The Lions Den]

It isn't the end of the world, but be aware that every time the book is opened there will be more stress put on that staple... 

[Karl Liebl]

You found a nice book at the right price with a good grade (maybe slabbed even).  What else is there?  PRESENTATION.  A squarely cut book with perfectly aligned staples/spine and no printing/bindery defects.  Even if a book has an excellent or matching grade from CGC there is still presentation to think about.  However, I am sure these will command a premium price.  In the end only you can decide.

 

Last thing to note...  If the offset staple bothers you today, it probably will tomorrow too.

Edited February 27, 2019 by Karl Liebl

[frisbee]

5 hours ago, Karl Liebl said:

 

 

Last thing to note...  If the offset staple bothers you today, it probably will tomorrow too.

Hmm...  I think that's the answer I was looking for.  I'll keep my eyes open for another.

Thank you both for the replies. :)