Off-centered covers/bindings don't seem to affect grade very much?

[90sChild]

Has anyone noticed with CGC that an off-centered binding doesn't seem to be that important for grade?
I just came across this one and thought that based on how much this one was cut-off, it shouldn't grade so high. What do you think? I think having it centered properly is important to a covers appeal.
But in most instances, this seems to be ignored when grading. Anyone know why?

[marvelmaniac6169]

Comic Book Grading Standards Up To NM- 9.2.

"A limited number of minor bindery/printing defects are allowed."

[90sChild]

Interesting, I feel that it is a bit more detracting than a max of 9.2 Maybe this is such a common problem it would result in way too many poor scores.

[Cap'n_RDM]

I'm completely with you OP. I've seen 9.8s that I wouldn't touch due to the slightly off center cover.

[ultimate jezebel]

Has anyone noticed with CGC that an off-centered binding doesn't seem to be that important for grade?

It does affect the grade but it's not really a defect to cost it an entire demotion in grade from say NM (9.4) to VF (8.0).

[Cold Water]

It does affect the grade but it's not really a defect to cost it an entire demotion in grade from say NM (9.4) to VF (8.0).

This.
And it is SUCH a frequent occurrence in books. SOOOO many of mine have it.

[ultimate jezebel]

This.
And it is SUCH a frequent occurrence in books. SOOOO many of mine have it.

It was quite common with silver age books and early bronze age books with 12c-20 covers.