speedcake Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I know cgc grades each cover, but only the highest graded cover applies to the overall grade of the comic even if that cover isn't the outermost cover? Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valiantman Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 32 minutes ago, speedcake said: I know cgc grades each cover, but only the highest graded cover applies to the overall grade of the comic even if that cover isn't the outermost cover? Is that correct? Yes speedcake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Just to update everyone. I just had it graded. 1st cover 8.5, 2nd cover 9.2 3rd cover 9.4 4th cover 9.4 interior cover 9.4. Was hoping for higher, but good enough. I plan on putting it on Ebay soon. Have not received it yet. Should get it soon. Any suggestions on how much I should start the bids at? Edited July 27, 2018 by Rayhock ADAMANTIUM and wormboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMANTIUM Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Rayhock said: Just to update everyone. I just had it graded. 1st cover 8.5, 2nd cover 9.2 3rd cover 9.4 4th cover 9.4 interior cover 9.4. Was hoping for higher, but good enough. I plan on putting it on Ebay soon. Have not received it yet. Should get it soon. Any suggestions on how much I should start the bids at? Not sure on price, but what grade ended up on the label in the upper left corner....? Probably 9.4, right? Not too shabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 From the pic on page 1, I'm surprised that it got an 8.5. Clearly irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, divad said: From the pic on page 1, I'm surprised that it got an 8.5. Clearly irrelevant. Yes, a very generous grade on the 8.5 but, as you stated, irrelevant. I wonder if CGC is generous in this situation to discourage the removal of the first cover ? I do think the eye appeal of that first cover will discourage some buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 50 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said: Yes, a very generous grade on the 8.5 but, as you stated, irrelevant. I wonder if CGC is generous in this situation to discourage the removal of the first cover ? I do think the eye appeal of that first cover will discourage some buyers. That's an interesting observation, Bob. I would like to think they still maintain an impartial view regardless of how many covers the book has... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Bomber-Bob said: Yes, a very generous grade on the 8.5 but, as you stated, irrelevant. I wonder if CGC is generous in this situation to discourage the removal of the first cover ? I do think the eye appeal of that first cover will discourage some buyers. Sad thing is, it did originally have 7 covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 I don't think the front cover looks that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, Rayhock said: Sad thing is, it did originally have 7 covers. Story ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 40 minutes ago, Rayhock said: I don't think the front cover looks that bad. I did not mean to imply it looked bad, it does not look bad. However, the big number will say 9.4 and the front cover is far from 9.4. Usually, with a 'normal' double cover, the two grades will be quite close, if not the same. In this case, there is a big disparity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 I was young and not that knowledgeable about collecting. Basically, The first cover got in pretty bad shape so I removed it. I assume that is also how the other one got removed. Although I can't remember. I just know it had 7 covers when I brought it new at the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 So yeah. I am kicking myself now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber-Bob Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, The Lions Den said: That's an interesting observation, Bob. I would like to think they still maintain an impartial view regardless of how many covers the book has... After further review, with the given pic of the front cover and all the glare, I cannot ascertain a grade. I seem to see something like 15 deep spine ticks but some of the tics may be glare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayhock Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said: After further review, with the given pic of the front cover and all the glare, I cannot ascertain a grade. I seem to see something like 15 deep spine ticks but some of the tics may be glare. Yes, Sorry it isn't the best pic. At the time I was just trying to verify that I actually had it. I am pretty sure it is better then it looks in the pic. Still waiting for it to get back from being graded. Will post pics when it gets here. Bomber-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bomber-Bob said: After further review, with the given pic of the front cover and all the glare, I cannot ascertain a grade. I seem to see something like 15 deep spine ticks but some of the tics may be glare. Here's something else to consider, BB: When grading a book with this many covers, it takes quite a bit of time and effort. You not only have to enter it all into the computer system (a chore all by itself) you also have to inspect each cover very carefully, because it's tougher to grade the interior covers (try it sometime, you'll see what I'm talking about). By the time you get done, you can actually forget what grade you gave the first cover, so unless you write it down somewhere you may have to start all over again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 hours ago, The Lions Den said: Here's something else to consider, BB: When grading a book with this many covers, it takes quite a bit of time and effort. You not only have to enter it all into the computer system (a chore all by itself) you also have to inspect each cover very carefully, because it's tougher to grade the interior covers (try it sometime, you'll see what I'm talking about). By the time you get done, you can actually forget what grade you gave the first cover, so unless you write it down somewhere you may have to start all over again... I hope the means that the above is total BS . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 1 minute ago, divad said: I hope the means that the above is total BS . . . For any professional grader, multiple covers are similar to riding down the expressway at 75 miles per hour, and then suddenly seeing a sign that says "Road Construction: Next 47 miles. Expect delays." As a friend of mine used to say: "That's not funny ha-ha, that's funny sad." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Lions Den said: For any professional grader, multiple covers are similar to riding down the expressway at 75 miles per hour, and then suddenly seeing a sign that says "Road Construction: Next 47 miles. Expect delays." As a friend of mine used to say: "That's not funny ha-ha, that's funny sad." Define "professional grader" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, divad said: Define "professional grader" The graders at CGC... Edited July 29, 2018 by The Lions Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
