CCS/Re-grade from 9.8 to 9.9? 0

[theCapraAegagrus]

Has anyone had any luck in getting a 9.8 upgraded to a 9.9?

I ask, because there is a limited 6-issue series that I'm looking at, all graded by CGC. 5 of the 6 are 9.9s. As someone with OCD, well, that doesn't appease me lol. These are Modern books printed in the mid-90's. There are 0 9.9s on the Census for me to consider finding.

To some, this seems trivial. To the ones that understand, I'm sure you can empathize. Has this ever happened for anyone?

[I like pie]

Might be easier to crack the 9.9s, read them and re sub for 9.8s

[theCapraAegagrus]

1 minute ago, I like pie said:

Might be easier to crack the 9.9s, read them and re sub for 9.8s

There are a few reasons I'm considering buying this lot (I know your post was mostly in jest):

• The 5 9.9s are the only Mint books on the Census for their issues.
• It's a limited series that I love. One of the covers is at the top of my list for cover art.
• The price is very reasonable (with Best Offer available).

I've only bought SS books, because other than pre-Modern, I don't see the point in owning NM books. They're just common. The unique situation of these books really call to me.

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on these regardless. I'm just hoping I can find a way to get a 9.9 out of the one book that isn't graded as such. It will likely be an uphill battle, but I figured I'd ask around here to see if it's been accomplished before.

[I like pie]

It all depends on the cover stock used. On normal books that use basic cover stock, it's very hard to get a 9.9 or higher. I've been submitting since 2007 and the only one I've gotten was last month.

That one was a foil cover, so thicker stock. My pre screen 9.8 % is around 85% and I've submitted approximately 850-900 books.

Good luck though. Love to know which books, after you get them.

[theCapraAegagrus]

7 minutes ago, I like pie said:

It all depends on the cover stock used. On normal books that use basic cover stock, it's very hard to get a 9.9 or higher. I've been submitting since 2007 and the only one I've gotten was last month.

That one was a foil cover, so thicker stock. My pre screen 9.8 % is around 85% and I've submitted approximately 850-900 books.

Good luck though. Love to know which books, after you get them.

They're 60-page books, with a flat spine, glued like TPBs. I imagine they have to have thicker cover stock. There are only about 250 of Book #1 graded, for example.

Thanks for your input. My OCD is just getting the better of me right now . This is the very definition of a 1st World Problem.

[gregwynn]

Probably have a better chance of going to a 9.6 than a 9.9....

[Tony S]

What Greg said.