Submitting a comic for restoration removal? 0

[PanchoG]

Hello!

First time poster :-)

I have just bought my first slabbed comic - Haunt of Fear #5 - which was slabbed about 18 months ago. It has a restored grade of 7.0 and the restoration score is 'Slight (B-1)'.

I'd like to investigate having the restoration removed with a view to having it re-graded with a universal grade. I have 2 questions:

1. Is the book assessed prior to any work to ascertain if it actually can be 'unrestored'?

2. Does the time from when the restoration was done impact how effectively it can be removed?

Thanks!

[Silentstrider]

1. CCS will review if the restoration is removable if you send it to them prior to cracking the slab.  IF they cant tell you because they can not see the restoration (such as in the interior of the book), they will inform you prior to cracking the slab.  Some restoration can not be fixed such as cover trims.

2. It can, it depends on what the restoration is.

I will tell you from experience that removing restoration almost always lowers the grade of the book

 

 

[Bomber-Bob]

18 hours ago, PanchoG said:

Hello!

First time poster :-)

I have just bought my first slabbed comic - Haunt of Fear #5 - which was slabbed about 18 months ago. It has a restored grade of 7.0 and the restoration score is 'Slight (B-1)'.

I'd like to investigate having the restoration removed with a view to having it re-graded with a universal grade. I have 2 questions:

1. Is the book assessed prior to any work to ascertain if it actually can be 'unrestored'?

2. Does the time from when the restoration was done impact how effectively it can be removed?

Thanks!

You need to post a picture for us to give a good answer.

[comicquant]

Most books considered good candidates for restoration removal are A-1.  There are other factors to consider but if you have the notes its a good idea to get an inventory of what's been restored.

[PanchoG]

Here's a couple of pics from the eBay listing:

[PanchoG]

And the grader notes:

Center Spine Small Tear Color touch (Pencil, Crayon, Chalk small area(s)) Left Center Front Cover B-1 Interior Cover Tanning Left Center Front Cover Small Crease Breaks Color Spine Roll