Rusty Staples 0

[Grilledchease]

Where does grading start with spotty non migratory rust on two staples?  I’ve seen a lot of different opinions.  Also heavy rust with migration?

Edited June 25, 2019 by Grilledchease

[HighRadArt]

I had a modern come back that I thought was a 9.8 but ended up a 9.2.  I couldn't figure out why and finally checked the graders notes. "Rust on bottom staple"  It was a tiny spot but it was there.  

Edited June 25, 2019 by HighRadArt

[Grilledchease]

So there is a separate scale of staple grading within grading?  Meaning totally spotted vs one spot vs whole staple vs two spotted?  Or is there a quick deduction rule when deciding a purchase?

Edited June 25, 2019 by Grilledchease

[Tbone911t]

Heavy rust highest I've seen is 5.0

[The Lions Den]

50 minutes ago, Grilledchease said:

So there is a separate scale of staple grading within grading?  Meaning totally spotted vs one spot vs whole staple vs two spotted?  Or is there a quick deduction rule when deciding a purchase?

I would assume a spot of rust on a modern book would be hit harder than a spot of rust on a Golden or Silver Age book. But still, I remember a TOS #39 that was a rock solid 9.4 that was downgraded to a 9.2 because the bottom staple had some rust on it. 

I generally expect to see some sort of degradation to the staples of books that are 50+ years old. In my mind, a bit of light surface rust isn't a big deal. But when the staples look like they were dragged through the Gulf of Mexico on an anchor, you've got a problem...

Edited June 25, 2019 by The Lions Den

[The Lions Den]

16 hours ago, Grilledchease said:

Where does grading start with spotty non migratory rust on two staples?  I’ve seen a lot of different opinions.  Also heavy rust with migration?

Welcome to the Boards! 

[Grilledchease]

Hey you guys are great!  Thank for the help.  I'm always weary of staple rust and will usually pass on the book.  But on gold books I've taken the plunge recently.  Guess it's not as much of a deal breaker than I had thought.  I see spots on bronze age books quite often around Socal and have to think twice.  Probably a beach book. 

[BanjerD]

Discussions on rusted staples always reminds me of this book I saw on the Mile High Comics website.  Sure enough it is still there... otherwise a decent 7.0 Planet 53 with White Pages for $475.

 

Edited June 26, 2019 by BanjerD