Gate13 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I received this book today in the mail. The seller graded it a 9.0. to my dismay, the bottom of the BC has a 2 1/2 inch crease that was not present in the pics or description. I’m guessing the damage occurred when the seller put the book back in its sleeve. what grades do you guys give this book before and after the crease. Your input may help solve this issue. thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate13 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Here are the pics! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 If it doesn’t break color (hard to tell, but doesn’t look like it) I think you could press that out... if you are so inclined. If it were a key, and I was in your shoes, assuming the rest of the book was acceptable, I’d probably do that. Otherwise, assuming you bought it on eBay, you can just return it. Gate13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Even without the crease, lots of defects on this book. I'd give it an 8.0 without the crease and 7.0 with. That crease won't be fixed with a press. If it were me, I'd return it. Lots of high grades out there for purchase. porcupine48, The Lions Den and Gate13 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate13 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 It does break color (look at the “Aurora” in red). I’m just curious what that does to the book’s grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 maybe pressing would help but thats not good if you were promised a 9 and get like a 8 thats bad you should ask for a refund if you dont care then maybe pressing can help Gate13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate13 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 In all fairness, the seller did mention that he’s not a professional grader. He also asked me what I think we should do. I asked for a partial refund. I’m waiting for his response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate13 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Thanks for your input guys! In closing, the seller was gracious and gave me the partial refund that I asked for! All’s well that ends well! Edited July 27, 2019 by Gate13 The Lions Den and oldrover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Rob Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Nice. Enjoy that book! Gate13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Motor City Rob said: Nice. Enjoy that book! If it means anything, I liked your assessment of the grade... Gate13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 That is not a 9.0 even if we disregard the crease. Gate13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...