SilverSniper Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) I have a 181 which is affected by two non-color breaking creases at the top left/middle of the cover (pics 1 and 2). I've spent some time educating myself re grading, but I'm not very experienced, so I can't say how much these defects drag it down. It's sitting at a 6.5 and presents very well, but I'm wondering if a press and re-slab would be worth it. I'd consider a full point increase "worth it". Pics are below. I did the best that I could with my cell phone and crappy lighting. I do have the grader's notes, which are posted below as well. Thanks in advance. Grader's notes: Left Center Back Cover Small Tear with Crease Right Bottom Front Cover Crease Breaks Color Right Top Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease Spine Stress Lines Breaks Color Top Front Cover Large Lite Crease Edited April 6, 2018 by SilverSniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Based on the corner crease and spine creases visible in your photos, as well as CGC's note of a small tear, I don't think you'd get a big bump - if any at all - from pressing that book. 6.5 might be as good as it gets for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Great mid grade key as it is and unlikely worth a crack and press ComicConnoisseur, FoggyNelson and Lucky Baru 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Baru Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 You won't see a big increase due to the damage. It is a nicer copy than the one I own and will own based upon where the prices keep going. 1950's war comics and FoggyNelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkowl Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I say get it pressed. There's quite a few creases in there that could be removed. Also, reach out to Joey for an opinion. The dude is a master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, Darkowl said: I say get it pressed. There's quite a few creases in there that could be removed. Also, reach out to Joey for an opinion. The dude is a master. Though some of the creases can get removed, the remaining problems will probably keep it at 6.5 . 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 That bottom right FC corner crease is pretty bad. Lots of deep spine creases and a tear. In the current grading environment this could go down to a 6.0 . Also, I would not want to chance losing that White Page designation, that means a lot. There is so much that can go wrong with all the handling involved with a CPR that the risk reward is not there on this book. Leave it alone. Nice book and eye appeal as is. 1950's war comics, mdean2437 and jeranimal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSniper Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Thanks everyone, I'll just keep as-is for now. Even if I felt confident in a bump, the whole ship -> crack slab -> ship -> press -> ship -> grade -> ship process scares the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, SilverSniper said: Thanks everyone, I'll just keep as-is for now. Even if I felt confident in a bump, the whole ship -> crack slab -> ship -> press -> ship -> grade -> ship process scares the hell out of me. The price difference between a 6.5 and 7.0 does not warrant taking the chance. You would need to get at least a 7.5 out of this book to make it financially feasible. I don’t see it getting that much of a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSniper Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, joeypost said: The price difference between a 6.5 and 7.0 does not warrant taking the chance. You would need to get at least a 7.5 out of this book to make it financially feasible. I don’t see it getting that much of a bump. Right, which is exactly what I was targeting. Consensus here seems to think that's unlikely, and I was only going to do it if a bunch of people (with more experience than me) thought it was close to a sure thing. Quote I'd consider a full point increase "worth it" Edited April 6, 2018 by SilverSniper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsimba77 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 On 4/6/2018 at 11:09 AM, Bomber-Bob said: Though some of the creases can get removed, the remaining problems will probably keep it at 6.5 . Hey Bomber just curious have you ever done professional grading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, MGsimba77 said: Hey Bomber just curious have you ever done professional grading? Actually, I did, if you count screening for 9.8's to be submitted. Part of the task was to ascertain what flaws could be pressed. You learn what CGC is forgiving on and what they dislike. If it wasn't CGC 9.8 worthy, I then had to screen for 9.6's and 9.4's. It was fun and the time passed rather quickly but it was a long ride to work so I don't do it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsimba77 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said: Actually, I did, if you count screening for 9.8's to be submitted. Part of the task was to ascertain what flaws could be pressed. You learn what CGC is forgiving on and what they dislike. If it wasn't CGC 9.8 worthy, I then had to screen for 9.6's and 9.4's. It was fun and the time passed rather quickly but it was a long ride to work so I don't do it anymore. That sounds like fun. Did the screeners usually agree? Im going to start a topic regarding that very issue (but more of a cleaning Q) for a book I'm going to have pressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, MGsimba77 said: That sounds like fun. Did the screeners usually agree? Im going to start a topic regarding that very issue (but more of a cleaning Q) for a book I'm going to have pressed. Only one screener would look at the same set of books. As long as you didn't miss something, there really wasn't much to disagree about anyway. If it was a tweener, I would generally put it in the 9.6 pile unless it was an expensive book, worth the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkowl Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 4/6/2018 at 1:07 PM, joeypost said: The price difference between a 6.5 and 7.0 does not warrant taking the chance. You would need to get at least a 7.5 out of this book to make it financially feasible. I don’t see it getting that much of a bump. Definitely listen to this guy! He knows his stuff! Bomber-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...