Question about how we all learned to spot key issues from cover wear before price guides were everywhere.

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Cover wear was my only clue for years. Seeing how experts check for spine ticks and staple rust completely changed my method.

keith2792h ago

At a comic book fair in Chicago, I watched a dealer inspect a Spider-Man issue. He pointed out how small spine ticks and staple rust can really change the grade and value. I started focusing on those details too, and it made judging condition much easier.