Rive Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just curious for a rough grade. Going to send it off over the next week or so (still trying to decide if I should get it cleaned and pressed as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I have concerns about the staples and miswrapped cover, is that the way the book came from the bindery? The spine shows the most wear with vertical/horizontal creases that break color, slight edge wear and blunted corners. The book presents extremely well, however, with the spine and staples I cannot assign a grade above a VG/FN 5.0, hopefully I have under graded this book and it comes back higher. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to TopAn above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledgehammer Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 7.0- 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conan09279 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rive Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, marvelmaniac said: I have concerns about the staples and miswrapped cover, is that the way the book came from the bindery? The spine shows the most wear with vertical/horizontal creases that break color, slight edge wear and blunted corners. The book presents extremely well, however, with the spine and staples I cannot assign a grade above a VG/FN 5.0, hopefully I have under graded this book and it comes back higher. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to TopAn above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present Ooof. I really hope you’re wrong too but your points are definitely valid. the binding was that was from the factory by the looks of things. I can’t see another fold that suggests it’s been shifted or damaged over time. The rest of the book is nice and flat. I found that the spine was the real risk in buying this piece but decided to go for it. Just hoping the bindery defects aren’t considered so major. A 7 would be a nice achievement for this one given the age and wear, fingers crossed!! thanks for your assessment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6.0 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy1 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Nice copy! Id say a 6.0 based on the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B2D327 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 7.5 and yes, have it cleaned/pressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 The greatest Spidey book ever. 6.5 but I wouldn't be surprised if it came back a 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos_in_Canada Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Harry Lime said: The greatest Spidey book ever. 6.5 but I wouldn't be surprised if it came back a 7.0 I agree...the greatest Spidey book ever! Harry Lime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrispyC66 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6. However, the top and bottom edges look really sharp for a book with so much spine wear. Seems odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaillant Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 FN to VF sounds good. If the stress along the spine is better than what we see in pictures, definitely a FNVF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
