lizardking Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I'm thinking about having this copy of Captain Britain #1 graded but I was hoping to get some opinions on its condition first. When I bought it almost 10 years ago the seller claimed it was mint. I immediately saw a few flaws but decided to hold on to it anyway. There's a very slight divot in the top left corner of the cover near the upper staple. The left edges have some rounding. And because of the cheap newsprint style paper there are two distinct paper creases across the cover. I'm assuming this is not uncommon among these issues but not sure how forgiving that would be. Otherwise it looks to me to be close to a 9.4- 9.2. Mask is sharp and clean with only a bit of yellowing from 42 year old glue. So would you have it graded now or wait and sell it as is unslabbed at a later date? What kind of grade do you see it getting slabbed? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanfingh Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I think you are dead on with the 9.2-9.4 assessment. Most of the flaws are on the back cover and it looks like a press would get you into the guaranteed 9.4 territory with a shot at the nosebleed grades. Really nice copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 That ncb creasing/bending is pretty prominent. The back cover also appears a bit dirty. A press & clean will definitely help but as is? 8.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardking Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 Thanks for the insights. I've never had a book pressed but I think I may go that route, get it slabbed, and let the chips fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
