MODERATE SPINE ROLL AF15 0

[smossb]

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A AF15 CGC 2.5 BLUE LABEL WITH NOTES OF MODERATE SPINE ROLL, NON BREAKING CREASES ON THE BACK. WILL PRESSING BE ABLE TO FIX THE SPINE ROLL THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS

[Bomber-Bob]

Without seeing the book, I would hesitate to give advice. As a 2.5, the book is very low grade and may not be able to handle a press. Staples may pop, cover may become detached, chips may break off, etc. Also, fixing the spine may not improve the grade at all. Let's say you have a large piece missing holding it to 2.5. A straight spine will not overcome the grade degradation of the missing piece. 

[smossb]

LOTS OF PICTURES FROM EBAY SOLD ITEM THREAD.   ITEM NUMBER 222862742940  THANKS

[Bomber-Bob]

7 minutes ago, smossb said:

LOTS OF PICTURES FROM EBAY SOLD ITEM THREAD.   ITEM NUMBER 222862742940  THANKS

Nice looking book, congrats. This is a tough call. I may be wrong but it looks like there was previously tape all along the spine that was removed. There is a faint trace, more visible in the gray area, that is a very light brown running parallel to the spine. The spine is obviously laden with deep creases and there is a book length reader's crease near the spine. The spine roll doesn't actually look that bad. I just don't think that flattening out the spine will improve the grade but since it was mentioned in the CGC notes it obviously mattered to them on determining the grade. I think it's worth a try but If you send it in to be pressed make sure you purchase the evaluation service.  

[smossb]

THANKS FOR LOOKING AND I APPRECIATE YOUR OPINION. 

[PovertyRow]

Pressing may fix the spine roll but I don't really see a grade bump for that. Plus you incur the cost of pressing and re-grading/shipping. The spine roll is, as pointed out, minimal. The real issue is the extensive color breaking creases that put it in the 2.5 range. Pressing will not fix those and those creases could make the press apparent. I would leave well enough alone.

It is a pretty book for the grade, especially with the minimal Marvel chipping. People who know will appreciate it as such. 

[joeypost]

Looks like a combination of slight spine roll and factory mis-cut based on placement of the staples. 

[AJD]

DUDE, USE THE CAPS LOCK KEY and stop shouting at us!