Ozonetv Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I recently picked up a really nice copy of The Tick 1. It looks like its never been opened, but has tiny tears on the top and bottom of the spine. I'm wondering if these could be considered bindery tears and still have a shot at a 9.8...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 According to the grading standards... NM 9.4 - "Bindery tears must be less than 1/16" on Silver Age and later books" NM+ 9.6 - " No bindery tears are allowed" https://comics.ha.com/tutorial/comics-grading.s?show=comicdefinitions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 It's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Even though they may be bindery tears, I personally could not give this book a 9.8. Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William-James88 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Not gonna be a 9.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
