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53 minutes ago, William-James88 said:

I see. What book is it, and what's the difference in prices that it got in the past?

HULK 181 and ASM 14. Not sure of the price difference but just don't want a green label 

9 minutes ago, William-James88 said:

I don't know myself, but I am curious as to why a 0.5 blue would be better than, say, an 8.5 green. Especially for what I am assuming is a worthwhile comic to grade if a 0.5 would be sought after.

Well the book would not be an 8.5 green it would be most likely like 3.5 green so id rather have the blue 

Hey everyone I'm getting ready to do my first sub and had a question. Say if I have a book with a cut out or something missing and I want it to get the universal 0.5 grade instead of the qualified green label than do I have to make special note of that on my grading sub? I wasn't sure how this works. Thank you in advance!! 

Hey guys was thinking about having hero restoration do some comic pressing for me and was wondering if any of you have experience with them? Im one to always be worried about other people touching my books so I'm a bit hesitant so wanted to see if anyone here can chime in. Thanks!

7 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

 

Haha what grade do you think?

Looks very good to me but let me know what you guys think. Spine isn't exactly flat but took the best photos I could. Thanks!

Hey guys, Recently started pressing comics and I have one of those "angles presses" not sure if thats what you would call it but I will post a pic. Anyway I have been thinking about buying a swing away one. Reason being is that I feel the press I have now might place more pressure on the box closer to the press. I feel that due yo the angle the press comes down on the book it might not distribute equal pressure. But if you have a swing away its not placed at the same angle as the other press and when you want to press down it just all goes down at once and I feel thats more equal distribution on the book. Let me know your thoughts and if you guys have any experience using both the types of presses. Thanks! 

2 hours ago, qualitycomix said:

I agree.  Looks 7.0/7.5 after press/clean.  I wouldn't bet on 8.0

Yeah I agree now as well. Not such a great buy then, Oh well ill have to wait for another copy. Thank you guys for all your help!

23 minutes ago, qualitycomix said:

color rub top left
spine stress
bottom right corner crease
thumb impression at top of book

creases on back cover that break paper

7.5 post press/clean

16 minutes ago, Motor City Rob said:

Looking at GPA, even a graded 7.0 only goes for around $1000 to $1100. Paying $1250 raw in it's current condition doesn't seem like a good buy. Then again, value is in the eye of the beholder!

Yeah I was thinking with a clean and press possibly an 8.0?

11 hours ago, Motor City Rob said:

Hard to tell if any of those creases on the back cover break color, but if they don't, they can probably be completely pressed out.  With a complete clean and press, I'm thinking 8.0 to 8.5.  That's a really nice book!!!

Yeah I don't think they break color. They wanted $1250 for it so might be a good pick up! 

Need your help guys! Stopped in a store and they had this book. from the front look like a 9.0 atleast!! but on the back as you see its rather dirty and those two long creases on the back put me off...Im having a hard time deciding if they can be pressed out or not? What do you guys think??? Thanks!

Looking into getting started with pressing and am I need of silicone parchment paper. I know Uline sells them for $85 but thats for like a thousand sheets. Anyone know another place to pick up less quantity? Thanks 

3 hours ago, The Lions Den said:

This book definitely looks trimmed to me. And just because certain things appear to be normal, don't disregard what your instincts are telling you. If you sent this in to CGC, I think there's a zero per cent chance it comes away with a blue label. It's a really good example of a bad trim job, IMO...

Can you get your money back?

I agree and yeah ill just have to go thru the hassle of a PayPal case..

And what do you guys think about that top edge?

Im very concerned about the right edge of this book. Was this trimmed or very poor quality control?? On the top it hasn't been trimmed because it has significant edge hang. Even on the right side is all jagged and if it was trimmed I would think it would be straight and not the way it is. What the hell is going on???  thanks guys!

Hey guys in my personal opinion I don't believe the book has been trimmed for a couple of reasons.  

1. The book is the exact same length as my other two copies

2. I can tell the side edge has not been trimmed due to over hang 

3. you can tell the whole picture is shifted upwards vs the other copies

Even with all that said I just wanted others opinions as I haven't seen a copy with a cover picture shifter so far up that it cuts off the top of the comic code stamp, thanks!

2 minutes ago, oldrover said:

I would guess 4.5 to 5.0 because of the spine wear. Mine had wear like that and got a 4.5.

Yeah mine does look pretty similar to that. Have to agree with you on that one. 

5 minutes ago, Comicdey said:

I edited my post when I saw back.  Needs a clean and press and I think you’ll be lucky to get over a 5.0 but it will generally present much better.

hmm I've been looking at 5.0s graded and all of them appear to be in worse condition than mine is but I guess that is possible. Well so far we have between a 5-7.5 quite a difference haha 

5 minutes ago, TwoPiece said:

I guess the non-color braking creases might knock it down, but it has tons of appeal.

6.0 is little too harsh IMO.

Very true. The only main issue is the spine on the book. Hopefully it can get that 7.5

5 minutes ago, TwoPiece said:

7.5ish IMO.

Wow what a great first comment haha I would be more than happy with a 6!

Thank you! 

5 minutes ago, silversufer27 said:

yeah you looking to sell it or just keep it to look nice?

Would like to keep it being that this could be a high grade. I have really been wanting this book in a higher grade so maybe this is it. Would love to hear some more people chime in on what they think this could grade. 

6 minutes ago, silversufer27 said:

great copy 8.0 to 8.5 some spine tears one looks damaging. 

Yeah the spine is the biggest draw back on this book I would love if it could get an 8.0!

Thanks! 

4 minutes ago, Point Five said:

Right. Seems like reglossing and staple replacement at minimum.

In any case, it's a book that's great to own in any condition. 

 

I'm assuming then if graded it would get a restored label?