Kyle Cottle 10 posts Posted October 25, 2018 Should I have this graded and if so should I see about having the tape removed from Hourmans left elbow. If the tape cannot be removed without significant damage to the comic should I have it pressed with the tape? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanfingh 42,287 posts Posted October 26, 2018 You should not get this graded. GPA on a 4.0 is less than $50 and this looks lower than a 4.0 to me. You should not worry about the tape or try to have it removed. This is a very low grade copy of an awesome SA book. You should enjoy it for what it is and not throw any money at it - no pressing, no tape removal, and no slabbing. 4 1 The Lions Den, silverseeker, comicdonna and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvelmaniac 1,031 posts Posted October 26, 2018 Getting the book graded is strictly a personal decision and depends on what you plan on doing with the book. If you plan on selling the book is it worth the expense over what it will sell for? The only graded Showcase 55 that has sold on eBay recently was a FN+ 6.5 that sold for $132.00 If you are going to keep the book having it graded does not offer any more protection than a Mylite and Acid Free Board. As the book sits right now with a piece of tape it is IMO a VG 4.0 which makes the value of this book $40 - $50. 1 1 Kyle Cottle and The Lions Den reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comicjack 17,315 posts Posted October 26, 2018 It is a great book but i wouldn't grade it 1 Kyle Cottle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle Cottle 10 posts Posted November 1, 2018 Big thanks to all who responded. I am new member to CGC and this was my first post/question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahsoka Tano Jedi Apprentice 501 posts Posted November 18, 2018 that was a good decision 1 Kyle Cottle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites