ftlepore Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) Just picked up a copy of Venom #3 (3rd Print), and the copy looks great. There are just a few minor issues I'm seeing along with edges and I'm wondering if they would knock the book down from 9.8. I'm not sure if any would qualify as manufacturer defects. The issues on the front could only be seen through my phone when I was zooming in; I attached larger front photos to give an idea of how small they are. If you guys could let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it! Edited August 7, 2020 by ftlepore Galen130 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 No way. Avi, silversurfer275 and The Lions Den 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCOComics Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I don't know moderns all that well, but I think you'll have a tough time getting a 9.8 In my opinion it's a 9.0ish Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterymachine Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) I'm not sure why you asked if it would "knock it down" from 9.8? Is that what it was sold as, or was it pre-graded 9.8? In any case the book is not 9.8 maybe 9.4 at best. Edited August 7, 2020 by mysterymachine 5:00 a.m. what else do i gotta say? ;) The Lions Den, SamPool and Chaz G. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbukiLord Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Looks way worse than books that I have at 9.4 The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterymachine Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 minute ago, IbukiLord said: Looks way worse than books that I have at 9.4 I'm not sure how much color is missing or if some of it is just printing issues. That top corner is pretty bad. I'll have to go checkout another copy to compare it. It could grade lower than 9.4 The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 That’s like a 8.5 to a 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qalyar Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Those color rubs are probably from the comic shifting against others during initial shipping. That's not a manufacturing defect, but exactly how much CGC deducts for them varies somewhat from book to book. However, they're also really not the problem here. The FCUL is the problem. I suspect that started life as a bindery tear, but that's far, far beyond "bindery tear" levels now. There is surface material missing from the front cover, and what will likely be deemed a nascent spine split. Oh, and the FCUR isn't great, either; it seems to have some impact damage (which could, maybe, press out, but I wouldn't press this because nothing can help the other corner!). Honestly, I think this is a 9.0 book, plus or minus one grade level. mysterymachine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Even if every copy in existence has similar flaws, this still isn't anywhere near a 9.8...sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamPool Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 hours ago, mysterymachine said: I'm not sure why you asked if it would "knock it down" to 9.8? Is that what it was sold as, or was it pre-graded 9.8? In any case the book is not 9.8 maybe 9.4 at best. What he said.. Why would you assume it is/was a 9.8? Chaz G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen130 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 NOT a 9.8. 9.0...IMO. Badger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I would say 9.0 from the given pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos_in_Canada Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 9.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 0% chance of a 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
