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Lot of 30 different The House of Secrets comic books. 1972-1987
Issue numbers & Condition Notes:
96, 97, 99, 100, 107, 109, 112, 114-118, 125-139, 141-143
All of the comics, minus 7 (see below), range from FN- up to VF, with FN+ being an average.
96 has a small tear spot on cover (see photo). 99 has a small tear on cover (see photo). 115, 118, 130, 135, and 143 have some slight spine wear (see photos).
Conditions are my opinion (see photos and ask questions if you need further clarification). I use the Overstreet Grading Guide as shown below.
What you see in the photo is what you are buying. Nothing more. Nothing less. Shipped with either USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, FED EX or UPS. We ship securely within 1-2 business days and include a tracking number. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Overstreet Comic Grading Guide
Comic Book grading standards are based on the standards laid out in the Overstreet Grading Guide., Grading is an inherently subjective process and there will always be small differences in opinion.
Ten-Point Grading ScaleGrading Standards
When reviewing the possible defects a comic may have, as shown below for the various grades, please keep in mind that while a single defect may not reduce a comic\'s grade, that defect, if repeated and/or combined with other accumulated defects, may push the grade down by one or more grades.
Near Mint (NM) condition
Near Mint/Mint - NM/M 9.8
Near Mint+ NM+ 9.6
Near Mint NM 9.4
Near Mint- NM- 9.2
A nearly perfect copy that looks brand new with only a few very minor defects. Acceptable minor defects on a NM copy include: a very small amount of spine stresses, very minor instances of denting (two or three at most), slight corner blunting, and minor (less than 1/8\") bends without color breaks.
Very Fine (VF) condition
Very Fine/Near Mint VF/NM - 9.0
Very Fine+ VF+ 8.5
Very Fine VF 8.0
Very Fine- VF- 7.5
A VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) fall into this grade. Acceptable defects on a VF are minor and include: Minor corner wear, a light accumulation of spine stress that may include color-break, a light accumulation of dents, and bends or folds less than 1/4\" (note that on a VF copy, some color-break is allowed in a bend/fold).
Fine (FN) condition
Fine/Very Fine FN/VF 7.0
Fine+ FN+ 6.5
Fine FN 6.0
Fine- FN- 5.5
A comic in FN condition is considered \"above average\" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye appeal is somewhat reduced due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: Slight spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a spine split of less than 1/2\", minor water spotting or residue (less than the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.
Very Good (VG) condition
Very Good/Fine VG/FN 5.0
Very Good+ VG+ 4.5
Very Good VG 4.0
Very Good- VG- 3.5
A comic in VG condition shows some significant wear, but has not accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye appeal to the point that it is not a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. Acceptable defects on a VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2\" to 1\" spine splits or other tears, a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining.
Good (GD) condition
Good/Very Good GD/VG - 3.0
Good+ GD+ 2.5
Good GD 2.0
Good- GD- 1.8
A GD copy has major defects, but is still complete and readable. A GD copy will have a significant amount of damage, usually an accumulation of smaller defects punctuated with some major defects. Acceptable defects on a GD copy include: A vertical book-length crease, 1.5\"-2\" spine split, cover or centerfold completely detached, major tears, heavy discoloration/brittleness due to oxidation, heavy amounts of staining, residue, and water damage.
Fair (FR) condition
Fair/Good FR/GD 1.5
Fair FR 1.0
A FR copy will have low eye appeal and will display major damage. A comic book in FR condition may have non-story elements such as coupons, portions of ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book, but all story and art will be complete. If an entire ad page is missing that would drop the grade to Poor. Types of damage that place a comic in FR range include: A spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book, a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached, severe water damage or residue damage, mold, and paper deterioration due to oxidation.
