What makes a 9.8?

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Wondering what distinguishes a 9.6 from a 9.8 grade.

Ive had a few books come back 9.6 that I thought were easy 9.8s. The 9.6s didnt have any grader notes either so really curious what makes a 9.8

Less flaws are what distinguishes a 9.8 from a 9.6.

What distinguishes a 9.4 from a 9.6 grade?

At that level what are the flaws?

At that level what are the flaws?

Here is a start.

9.8 NEAR MINT/MINT (NM/MT): Back to Top

Nearly perfect in every way with only minor imperfections that keep it from the next higher grade. Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and minimal fading. Corners are cut square and sharp. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Spine is tight and flat. Staples must be original, generally centered and clean with no rust. Paper is white, supple and fresh. Only the slightest interior tears are allowed.

9.6 NEAR MINT+ (NM+): Back to Top

Nearly perfect with a minor additional virtue or virtues that raise it from Near Mint. Only subtle bindery or printing defects are allowed. No bindery tears are allowed, although on Golden Age books bindery tears of up to 1/8" have been noted. Cover is flat with no surface wear. Inks are bright with high reflectivity and a minimum of fading. One corner may be almost imperceptibly blunted, but still almost sharp and cut square. Almost imperceptible indentations are permissible, but no creases, bends, or color break. Small, inconspicuous, lightly penciled, stamped or inked arrival dates are acceptable as long as they are in an unobtrusive location. Spine is tight and flat. Staples must be original, generally centered, with only the slightest discoloration. Paper is off-white, supple and fresh. Only the slightest interior tears are allowed.

Good summation WoW Is that from OSPG?

Jerome

Good summation WoW Is that from OSPG?

 

 

Jerome

Not even sure. I just googled overstreet grading and pulled it out for him. It looked about right. Although it should be included to buy a 16x magnifier.

Good summation WoW Is that from OSPG?

 

 

Jerome

 

Not even sure. I just googled overstreet grading and pulled it out for him. It looked about right. Although it should be included to buy a 16x magnifier.

And a black light and white gloves and a sterile environment. Wouldn't want to accidentally read it.

Watch the spine stress line video by Matt Nelson. This should help a little on high grade books.

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/19/starting-today-cgc-insider-everything-ever-wanted-know-comic-book-grading/

Good summation WoW Is that from OSPG?

 

 

Jerome

 

Not even sure. I just googled overstreet grading and pulled it out for him. It looked about right. Although it should be included to buy a 16x magnifier.

Yes it should