Rayzor13 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Here are photos of my Marvel Spotlight #5 featuring the 1st appearance of Ghost Rider that I picked up for $2.00 at an antique store several years ago . It’s pretty rough, but I’d like to hear everyone’s thoughts on a grade. I noticed it has four staples in it and am wondering if they were added at some point after publishing. Despite the condition, I’m hoping it’s the most valuable book in my collection. KobaltDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa-Bad-Mofo Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Pics are little hard to see. Corners look blunt. Creases and indentions on f/b covers. Looks like it may be dirty. The extra staples will be an issue, might be a notation or a qualified grade...not sure where CGC stands on added staples. I'm sitting at a 5.0. First Ghost rider appearance...nice book to have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnasher Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Slap, bang on a 5.0 imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Very good but looks tan pages🙁🤬🤔🤔 1950's war comics and ComicConnoisseur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfinz Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I think the book presents fairly well. The staples ALL appear to be original and would not effect the grade in my opinion. I don't believe they've been added but that the book received all four staples during manufacturing. The book might benefit from a press and cleaning. Nice find!! Spoiler 5.5 IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 3 hours ago, timfinz said: I think the book presents fairly well. The staples ALL appear to be original and would not effect the grade in my opinion. I don't believe they've been added but that the book received all four staples during manufacturing. The book might benefit from a press and cleaning. Nice find!! Hide contents 5.5 IMHO! Yes, I am planning on getting it pressed / cleaned. I would be super happy if it scored a 5.5. I was thinking maybe a 4.5. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlowUpTheMoon Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 4 hours ago, timfinz said: The staples ALL appear to be original and would not effect the grade in my opinion. I don't believe they've been added but that the book received all four staples during manufacturing. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 All the staples do appear to be original to the book---I would agree that it was manufactured that way. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Staples are definitely original. Press it and get a solid 5.5 The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi All - Been a long time coming but just got notification today that this book has finally been graded:......... Grade - 5.0 Off white to white pages Grader Notes: “ National diamond sales insert intact” Was kind of hoping that I might get as high as a 5.5 on this after Pressing but I’m still very happy with a 5.0. Question: does the national diamond sales insert being intact increase the value of the book? I’m not familiar with this. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor13 Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 BTW - no mention of the extra staples whatsoever 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Rayzor13 said: Question: does the national diamond sales insert being intact increase the value of the book? I’m not familiar with this. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks! Congrats on the 5.0. And congrats on the Insert. That's like the Mark Jeweler insert. I think there are collectors who pay a small premium for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledoom Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I'm surprised you call it rough... i'd take that any day of the month for even $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
