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Collector moodswing private msg quote post Address this user
I am back looking for some grade opinions on this Xmen 4. This is a potential purchase so I do not have it in hand. Tape on the cover which isn't holding anything together.




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Collector Optic_Blast private msg quote post Address this user
The right edge looks too perfect. Was it trimmed?
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Collector moodswing private msg quote post Address this user
@Optic_Blast

Seller did not mention anything about any trimming.
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Collector andy49 private msg quote post Address this user
4.5
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Apparently, I am easily annoyed. Rbolton private msg quote post Address this user
4.0 to 4.5
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Collector lawguy1977 private msg quote post Address this user
3.5 to 4.0.
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It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors. chester15 private msg quote post Address this user
On the 2nd photo, book open, story page 4 on the left, there appears to be a serious tear at whatever is showing below that page, midway up. Maybe the front cover? Although the first photo shows no tear. The area I'm looking at is a few shades darker than the page color, so I'm thinking cover.

Also something going on at the middle bottom of the back cover. Looks like a tape pull or a tear, or both.
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Collector moodswing private msg quote post Address this user
@chester15

Yeah, that tear actually does show on the cover by quicksilver's neck.
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It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors. chester15 private msg quote post Address this user
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@chester15

Yeah, that tear actually does show on the cover by quicksilver's neck.

On my phone, at full magnification, I still can't see it. And I just got new glasses! Even optometry has its limitations. I'm beyond help.
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Collector cesidio private msg quote post Address this user
3.0
My honest opinion
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Please continue to ignore anything I post. southerncross private msg quote post Address this user
I'm at a 3.0-3.5.

Tear front cover possibly by quicksilver.

Tear at top of front cover, Or is the sticky tape on the front cover not being used to hold a tear together.

Not sure if that's water stains on the back cover?
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
here is a 4.0 to compare.


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" . " Davethebrave private msg quote post Address this user
Pictures are not good enough.

Could be anywhere from a 3.0 - 4.5…

Simple solution - request more photos. To help address trimming risk, ask for photos from different angles (including edge-on from top and bottom).
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Staple topics, nice. makahuka private msg quote post Address this user
Cool book.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
I suck at seeing trimming, but it looks suspicious to me too.
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Collector Spaceguy private msg quote post Address this user
5.5 but possibly edge trimmed and tanned inside covers.

Not sure if CGC #1417652016 is a good comparable =

Grader Notes
chip out top of front cover
color lift center of back cover
color lift right center of back cover
finger bends full center of front cover breaks color
multiple bend spine breaks color
multiple crease center of back cover breaks color
multiple crease full left of front cover breaks color
multiple crease full right of front cover breaks color
multiple crease left top of back cover breaks color
multiple crease right bottom of back cover breaks color
multiple tear spine
split top of spine
tear with crease top of back cover
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It's like the Roach Motel for comic collectors. chester15 private msg quote post Address this user
That must set the record for the number of grader notes left for a CGC book. Usually very brief, much less specific. Maybe a new grader. He'll be reprimanded.
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Collector Optic_Blast private msg quote post Address this user
I think it looks like a 3.0. Nice looking lower grade book.
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I live in RI and Rhode Islanders eat chili with beans. esaravo private msg quote post Address this user
Here’s my 3.5 copy for reference.


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Collector Spaceguy private msg quote post Address this user
X-Men #4 CGC#1135346001

Grader Notes
Bottom Spine Piece Out
Front Cover Wear All Edges
Left Bottom Whole Book Stain
Left Center Back Cover Multiple Bend
Left Center Front Cover Multiple Crease Breaks Color
Left Top Front Cover Erasure Mark
Right Center Front Cover Tear
Spine Multiple Bend Breaks Color
Top Back Cover Multiple Tear

"whole book stain" Owtch!
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Collector drmccoy74 private msg quote post Address this user
Quote:
Originally Posted by esaravo
I suck at seeing trimming, but it looks suspicious to me too.
agree.
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