How does this affect grade when staples are replaced (not in original location but may be original staples)? Book would have been in about fine condition. Does this mean it automatically gets a purple label? It looks like the original staple holes fell apart and could no longer hold the comic together.
A seller shipped me this book in a bubble envelope without any cardboard padding and comic was loose in a polybag without a board Other damage happened during shipping, but book was in overall good shape minus the staples and spine roll that was not disclosed.
Any help is appreciated because I do want to send to CGC, thank you!
I would say it has been restored. Regardless of the age of the replacement staples, they are not original.
If this was not disclosed to you, I might also suggest you look at the book closely for other “restoration” issues. Things like trimmed edges or color touch ups to the front cover.
CGC will do that special conservation/preservation on a blue label, I think. I’m not positive, call them maybe to ask as it might be a case-by-case basis.
Other damage happened during shipping, but book was in overall good shape minus the staples and spine roll that was not disclosed.
