This comic book has been determined to be at least high grade. It has not been closely examined for grading purposes. Please see photos of actual item. If you have questions or would like to request more information on this item please contact us.
This comic book lays flat, with no ripples or bumps, vibrant color, and high gloss. It is complete with supple off-white pages. This comic book ships in Gemini mailer in an archival mylar bag with a Mag 10, calcium coated (slows acid migration) backing board.
Jeff's Philosophy: I wish to preface my comments by stating that I am old. I started reading comic books in the 1970's before professional grading services existed. I then graduated to collecting and now I am enjoying the business of sharing the hobby with fellow fans. All condition grades are ultimately in the eye of the grader. I am not a professional grader but I am also not new to comic books and have examined tens of thousands of comic books of all ages and all conditions. After all, should you desire I hope you read and enjoy the comic book and treasure it as part of your journey collecting comic books. Until a comic book has value in excess of $50 it is hard to justify professional grading service. I try to be as exact. I don't intentionally grade low or high. The comic may grade higher than my assigned grade. It may grade lower. I aim to be within a full grade at worse and spot on at best. Above 9.0 is not common and I often hesitate to assign a grade above 9.0. I also don't immediately go to 6.0 due to age of the comic book. Older print stock, printing machines and bindery processes often lead to conditions that are higher grade for a comic book of that era. If I am higher than you, I apologize. Knock on wood so far I have not had a disagreement or issue occur in the process of selling on eBay. I appreciate knowing you as a fellow aficionado and I do buy and trade as well so make my contact if you like. Please reach out to me if you truly have an issue and I will do my best to accomodate the situation. I am human and mistakes do occur. If the comic book is damaged in transit I can pursue a shipping insurance claim and if it comes through I will of course reimburse you. Please look at the photos and read my notes. I try to document the issues I note so that you can also note them and utimately decide for yourself. Happy collecting, Jeff Owens, Magnitude 10 Comics.
Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel, vol. 1, 1963-98, issue 278
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