Staple Removal 0

[Chillax23]

So I understand that replacing rusty staples will get a conserved grade (please correct me if I am wrong).

What about just removing the rusty staples and just not replacing them - would likely out the book at a 0.5 but wouldn't it still be blue?

also, does CCS do resto removal/conservation work and what do they charge?

[Tony S]

Removing the staples will get a Qualified (Green Label) grade) 

CCS does restoration removal. You'll have to contact them for an estimate.  They have a chart that gives some idea, but it also says screening is required.

 

Comics: Restoration Removal

Requires Screening

 

Max. Value

 

Current Turnaround

 

Price (per book)

Walkthru

Unlimited

 

10 Business Days

 

2.5% FMV ($150 min)

Express

$3,000

 

10 Business Days

 

$85

Standard

$1,000

 

10 Business Days

 

$60

Economy

$400

 

74 Business Days
Fast Track: 27 Business Days

 

$40
Fast Track: $55

Value (Pre-1975)

$200

 

74 Business Days
Fast Track: 27 Business Days

 

$25
Fast Track: $35

Modern (1975-Date)

$200

 

74 Business Days
Fast Track: 27 Business Days

 

$12
Fast Track: $18

Comics: Screening

 

Max. Value

 

Current Turnaround

 

Price (per book)

Screening

Unlimited

 

15 Business Days on top of requested tier turn time

 

1% FMV ($10 min, $50 Max)

Edited March 26, 2019 by Tony S

[Chillax23]

So then replacing the rusty staples will get a conserved grade then and not a resto grade right?

[Tony S]

7 hours ago, Chillax23 said:

So then replacing the rusty staples will get a conserved grade then and not a resto grade right?

Yes. Replacing the staples will get a conserved label/grade. 

You haven't asked. But in the library science field, the general consensus is that rusted staples will not cause any further damage nor get worse themselves if  the book is stored properly.  Temperature and humidity in the desired range. Fortunately for collectors, the "good" range is also temperature and humidity levels human beings are comfortable in.  So if you heat your dwelling in the winter, cool it in the summer  you books are good. If you walk around your house in the summer saying "Jeez, but it's hot and humid in here!", then your books are unhappy as well. Rusted staples might be getting worse. 

So personally, unless the staples are about to fall apart from rust I just leave them alone. Because we are talking about collectibles - and right now the market doesn't value qualified or conserved books as highly as blue label, universal. 

The other thing worth mentioning is that if the book is left raw Overstreet Comic Book Price and Grading Guides allows staple replacement with vintage staples up to NM (9.4) grades.  Overstreet does not define such as "Restored" or "Conserved" 

OPG: "Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint"

[Catwomancomics]

@Tony S Where do they get vintage staples to replace them in books?  Are they removing staples from beat up reader copies? 

[Tony S]

7 minutes ago, Catwomancomics said:

@Tony S Where do they get vintage staples to replace them in books?  Are they removing staples from beat up reader copies? 

Yes they are. 
Lots of old, coverless books in the world....