elibowman Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) I have Hulk 2 - 6 (still searching for a #1 I can afford...). 3 - 6 are all graded. I have been thinking about sending my #2 in for grading, but it's got a major issue. First, the good. It's all there and well attached. It's reasonably flat and tight, and the colors are ok. Pages are supple, and there aren't any real pieces missing (some Marvel chipping, but not too bad). However. There is a big tear in the front cover. It's maybe 3 - 3.5". It also looks like it had tape on it once upon a time. The tape is gone, but you can tell something was there. Let me know what you think! Edited August 28, 2018 by elibowman Frankgrz30 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I'm thinking 2.5, the tear holds me back from a 3.0 + It does look pretty solid, save for what you have already listed. elibowman and Frankgrz30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwaves favorite song Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I am with Gnasher.....2.5 seems right.... elibowman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankgrz30 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 3 elibowman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 2.5-3.0. I'm not a presser, but if that can be safely pressed I think you can get a 3. I personally would slab it for my own piece of mind of not ripping it any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Can’t see it being good⁉️⁉️ 1.8 1950's war comics and ComicConnoisseur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elibowman Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 16 hours ago, FoggyNelson said: Can’t see it being good⁉️⁉️ 1.8 I was thinking that it might be 2.0 at the best with that tear. I don't disagree with the 2.5 or even 3.0 WITHOUT the rip, but this is exactly why I wanted to ask the group. I am (slightly) encouraged by the 2.5 comments, but Foggy's comment is exactly where my concern was. Does anyone have any CGC experience with a 3+" tear? If I was pretty sure I would get 2.0 or better, I think I would slab it. I also have thought along the same lines as @Not A Clone on preventing myself from making it worse. I just think flipping it raw is easier when under 2.0. I want a slabbed 2.0 or better for the long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondtrader54 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 When i look at the next posting with TOS 39 and everyone falling into 4-4.5 i would be incredibly hard pressed to see this as a 3. 1.5-2 is where i land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 hours ago, elibowman said: I was thinking that it might be 2.0 at the best with that tear. I don't disagree with the 2.5 or even 3.0 WITHOUT the rip, but this is exactly why I wanted to ask the group. I am (slightly) encouraged by the 2.5 comments, but Foggy's comment is exactly where my concern was. Does anyone have any CGC experience with a 3+" tear? If I was pretty sure I would get 2.0 or better, I think I would slab it. I also have thought along the same lines as @Not A Clone on preventing myself from making it worse. I just think flipping it raw is easier when under 2.0. I want a slabbed 2.0 or better for the long haul. According to the chart, a 4.0 is the highest you could get with a 3" tear. elibowman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakerjer Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, Not A Clone said: According to the chart, a 4.0 is the highest you could get with a 3" tear. Chart? There's a chart? Where can I find it? Not A Clone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I wouldn't be higher than 2.0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not A Clone Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm adjusting my previous grade to 2.0. I missed that inside pic of the tear which made it look a little worse Anywho, here's that chart that Eta Nick put together from viewing a bunch of CGC graded books to help determine what the highest grade you could get with certain defects. It's not guaranteed, but it's great at giving you an pretty good idea of where you stand. Gnasher and elibowman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I've a lot of time for Nick and his tutorials, but the above list should be used as he says here. 1 hour ago, Not A Clone said: I'm adjusting my previous grade to 2.0. I missed that inside pic of the tear which made it look a little worse Anywho, here's that chart that Eta Nick put together from viewing a bunch of CGC graded books to help determine what the highest grade you could get with certain defects. It's not guaranteed, but it's great at giving you an pretty good idea of where you stand. elibowman and Not A Clone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakerjer Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Not A Clone said: I'm adjusting my previous grade to 2.0. I missed that inside pic of the tear which made it look a little worse Anywho, here's that chart that Eta Nick put together from viewing a bunch of CGC graded books to help determine what the highest grade you could get with certain defects. It's not guaranteed, but it's great at giving you an pretty good idea of where you stand. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 2.0 Just too much going on here to go any higher. The Lions Den and elibowman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiedagod Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
