Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) So here's my story as to why I won't be using top loaders again. I didn't eat much for lunch and decided to grab a beer. Excited, I open the package and to my surprise it's my Slapstick #3 Variant 1:25. Definitely looks like 9.8+ worthy, not a single flaw.Yes!! Finally, the Ebay Gods did me right I thought. Not trusting myself, I quickly decided to place it into one of my available top loaders. Why I did this, I will never know. As soon as I got a third in, boom! scrunch! I watched in horror as my rare comic (to me at least) turned into an accordion like something you would see on the 405/110 split here in Southern California. I'm optimistic that CCS can press out the small spine stresses. Anyone else have a similar story or noob moment to share? Edited February 24, 2017 by Ovrclck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Welcome to the Boards! Let's see a picture of the damage to the book. Silver_Couch_Surfer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, BlowUpTheMoon said: Welcome to the Boards! Let's see a picture of the damage to the book. Thanks for the welcome! I left the issue at the office but I'll definitely take a few closeups before it goes to CGC tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 23 minutes ago, Ovrclck said: So here's my story as to why I won't be using top loaders again. I didn't eat much for lunch and decided to grab a beer. Excited, I open the package and to my surprise it's my Slapstick #3 Variant 1:25. Definitely looks like 9.8+ worthy, not a single flaw.Yes!! Finally, the Ebay Gods did me right I thought. Not trusting myself, I quickly decided to place it into one of my available top loaders. Why I did this, I will never know. As soon as I got a third in, boom! scrunch! I watched in horror as my rare comic (to me at least) turned into an accordion like something you would see on the 405/110 split here in Southern California. I'm optimistic that CCS can press out the small spine stresses. Anyone else have a similar story or noob moment to share? Did you have the top loader upside down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcjames Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) nm. WTTB! Edited February 24, 2017 by jcjames medumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 10 minutes ago, thehumantorch said: Did you have the top loader upside down? No but now that I think about it, there is a sticker on the front side of the poly bag. I'm thinking maybe that was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This is why I let gravity be my friend when inserting any books into any bag/board or top loader. If it doesn't easily slide down with gravity doing all the work & my hand there to guide it only, I stop. Sucks to hear dude. Hope your book isn't too messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Doktor said: This is why I let gravity be my friend This is my approach to drinking beer. "Let the bottle do the work." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Here's a couple photos. Edited February 24, 2017 by Ovrclck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Having used literally over a thousand top loaders over the last few years the only way this happens is from pushing the book into the top loader with to much force that the book bent forward causing the crease. Was the top loader not big enough to accommodate the board? The board seems rather large for the modern book, looks like a golden age sized board in the first 2 pics, the 3rd pic looks like a silver age bag/board. From what I see it is a color breaking tick and I do not think pressing will remove it. http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=180716 See my latest pages https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/167387-original-art-and-recreations/?page=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tec-Tac-Toe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 34 minutes ago, Artboy99 said: Having used literally over a thousand top loaders over the last few years the only way this happens is from pushing the book into the top loader with to much force that the book bent forward causing the crease. Was the top loader not big enough to accommodate the board? The board seems rather large for the modern book, looks like a golden age sized board in the first 2 pics, the 3rd pic looks like a silver age bag/board. From what I see it is a color breaking tick and I do not think pressing will remove it. http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=180716 See my latest pages https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/167387-original-art-and-recreations/?page=4 Unfortunately, based on the photographs, I agree that its looks like a cb spine tick. If so, I also agree that a press will not remove the CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 53 minutes ago, Artboy99 said: Having used literally over a thousand top loaders over the last few years the only way this happens is from pushing the book into the top loader with to much force that the book bent forward causing the crease. Was the top loader not big enough to accommodate the board? The board seems rather large for the modern book, looks like a golden age sized board in the first 2 pics, the 3rd pic looks like a silver age bag/board. From what I see it is a color breaking tick and I do not think pressing will remove it. http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=180716 See my latest pages https://www.cgccomics.com/boards/topic/167387-original-art-and-recreations/?page=4 15 minutes ago, Tec-Tac-Toe said: Unfortunately, based on the photographs, I agree that its looks like a cb spine tick. If so, I also agree that a press will not remove the CB. That's a bummer. I appreciate everyone's take on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 The key lesson here is never insert your thing into something tight. Wait, that can't be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco37 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 43 minutes ago, Jerkfro said: The key lesson here is never insert your thing into something tight. Wait, that can't be right How about "you must be gentle when...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 47 minutes ago, Jerkfro said: The key lesson here is never insert your thing into something tight. Wait, that can't be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Foley said: The key lesson here is never insert your thing into something tight. Wait, that can't be right Well played, sir! Edited February 24, 2017 by Jerkfro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Jerkfro said: Well played, sir! Why thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerkfro said: The key lesson here is never insert your thing into something tight. Wait, that can't be right As Funkadelic instructs us: If it don't fit, don't force it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Couch_Surfer Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 if it doesn't fit you must acquit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01TheDude Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 another case of CUI Collecting Under the Influence. Silver_Couch_Surfer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
