Does this mean that there are at least 185 comic pressers 1 1

[theCapraAegagrus]

Just now, Jerkfro said:

For someone who doesn't, you sure make a lot of absolutist statements. 

For someone making accusations of belief, I'd think you'd understand that beliefs are quite the opposite to facts.

[jaeldubyoo]

2 hours ago, TwoPiece said:

Based on my research, I have to disagree.

Research? What are you seeing that we don't see?

[theCapraAegagrus]

1 minute ago, jaeldubyoo said:

Research? What are you seeing that we don't see?

I downloaded the images in TIF format, imported into CATDraft, and measured imperfections. They don't all line up.

[jaeldubyoo]

Did you allow for the slightly different angles the pictures were taken at?

Edited November 15, 2018 by jaeldubyoo

[shadroch]

2 hours ago, TwoPiece said:

I don't believe in anything.

That's a coincidence. I don't think many here believe in you.

[theCapraAegagrus]

37 minutes ago, jaeldubyoo said:

Did you allow for the slightly different angles the pictures were taken at?

Yes.

[theCapraAegagrus]

37 minutes ago, shadroch said:

That's a coincidence. I don't think many here believe in you.

That's inconsequential. I'm not the Spirit of Jesus. I exist regardless of belief. It's science.

[jaeldubyoo]

2 hours ago, TwoPiece said:

Yes.

I honestly believe your methodology is flawed. A difference of a few degrees can make a huge difference. The pictures would have to be taken at the same exact alignment, distance, and height to match up perfectly for your method. Also, the lighting is different. That's science.

You will find that experienced collectors can tell whether or not a comic is the same one in different pictures, Especially on these boards.

Edited November 15, 2018 by jaeldubyoo

[oldrover]

By the way, TP, thanks for totally obscuring my valid question. LOL

[s-dali]

7 hours ago, oldrover said:

That may well be true... but it's like a guy who sold me my first stereo said, back in 1980... "to get 90% of the highest quality stereo sound, it'll cost you $1000. To get that last 10%... it'll cost you ten times that... or more."

Here's a before and after of the heat press results in comic pressing... it's not perfect... but it would definitely increase the grade of the comic, don't you think?

Was this one that you pressed yourself using a t-shirt press?

[telerites]

I remember when this video came out in 2007.  He had two of them.  Caused a stir here, IIRC, and wasn't there speculation on who it was?

 

[oldrover]

49 minutes ago, s-dali said:

Was this one that you pressed yourself using a t-shirt press?

I didn’t press it. Someone else did, using the press mentioned by the OP. 

[Tony S]

8 hours ago, oldrover said:

That may well be true... but it's like a guy who sold me my first stereo said, back in 1980... "to get 90% of the highest quality stereo sound, it'll cost you $1000. To get that last 10%... it'll cost you ten times that... or more."

Here's a before and after of the heat press results in comic pressing... it's not perfect... but it would definitely increase the grade of the comic, don't you think?

Yes - the comic book looks better and likely grades higher. . And if you are satisfied with a low quality pressing performed on a poor choice of pressing machine, who am I to question?  

However, a professional that knows what they are doing and is using the right equipment and techniques would have improved the book further. There is a small spine roll that needs realigned and the bottom corner clearly needs more work. The spine realignment alone would make very noticeable improvement in the appearance of the book.   

[oldrover]

26 minutes ago, Tony S said:

Yes - the comic book looks better and likely grades higher. . And if you are satisfied with a low quality pressing performed on a poor choice of pressing machine, who am I to question?  

However, a professional that knows what they are doing and is using the right equipment and techniques would have improved the book further. There is a small spine roll that needs realigned and the bottom corner clearly needs more work. The spine realignment alone would make very noticeable improvement in the appearance of the book.   

I don’t disagree with anything you said, and in the case of a book like this, a professional would accomplish more. Just saying that this does have value, especially if one has a bunch of books that could be improved a tick or so by a ‘simple’ press. 

Edited November 16, 2018 by oldrover

[Ze-man]

5 hours ago, TwoPiece said:

I downloaded the images in TIF format, imported into CATDraft, and measured imperfections. They don't all line up.

Regardless of just looking at the photos and realizing it's the same book. He posted BC scans too, with pieces missing.

Sometimes the easiest answer is actually the correct one.  

[Ze-man]

20 minutes ago, oldrover said:

I don’t disagree with anything you said, and in the case of a book like this, a professional would accomplish more. Just saying that this does have value, especially if one has a bunch of books that could be improved a tick or so by a ‘simple’ press. 

You guys do realize these photos were posted on a website offering a professional service.

 

 

[thehumantorch]

36 minutes ago, Ze-man said:

Regardless of just looking at the photos and realizing it's the same book. He posted BC scans too, with pieces missing.

Sometimes the easiest answer is actually the correct one.  

TwoPiece has done 'research', what the heck do you know......  

 

[oldrover]

1 hour ago, Ze-man said:

You guys do realize these photos were posted on a website offering a professional service.

 

 

Yes. A lot of businesses do that. I have a hunch that they get business from people trying it on their own and realizing they’d rather pay someone else to do it. 

[Ze-man]

45 minutes ago, thehumantorch said:

TwoPiece has done 'research', what the heck do you know......  

 

Not nearly enough!!  

[Ze-man]

19 minutes ago, oldrover said:

Yes. A lot of businesses do that. I have a hunch that they get business from people trying it on their own and realizing they’d rather pay someone else to do it. 

It was joke.  Tony was saying a professional who knows what they are doing could do more with that book. Yet it was posted on a professionals website offering said service.

I guess we need to determine what the word professional actually means.

Edited November 16, 2018 by Ze-man