BigDaddy1 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) First time posting a topic on the CGC forums here! I have a question regarding the condition of my Daredevil #1, and am sending it to get it graded and slabbed. I paid $200 for the comic, despite being low-grade. I am wondering whether the comic is considered a .5 or a 1.0. I apologize for not having interior pictures of the comic, I am trying to be cautious and try to preserve its current condition. Some important factors to mention are: -The cover is detached from the staples -The comic has all its pages -It has its original staples, and they have not rusted What do you think the grade could come out to be? I'm curious to hear other people's opinions! Edited June 20, 2019 by BigDaddy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1.0 divad, BigDaddy1, DR.X and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusadood101 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Cool book, defects are kinda obvious for this one but I'd rate it 1.0, possibly 1.5. Be careful when shipping it! Good luck. BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mijael.Levy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1.8 BigDaddy1, KobaltDog and Brett Barrett 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoMan Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, BigDaddy1 said: First time posting a topic on the CGC forums here! I have a question regarding the condition of my Daredevil #1, and am sending it to get it graded and slabbed. I paid $200 for the comic, despite being low-grade. I am wondering whether the comic is considered a .5 or a 1.0. I apologize for not having interior pictures of the comic, I am trying to be cautious and try to preserve its current condition. Some important factors to mention are: -The cover is detached from the staples -The comic has all its pages, according to my comic dealer (and yes I trust the business) -It has its original staples, and they have not rusted What do you think the grade could come out to be? I'm curious to hear other people's opinions! What s cool comic! Someone read and loved that thing. I say good buy! BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 2 hours ago, BigDaddy1 said: The comic has all its pages, according to my comic dealer (and yes I trust the business) You didn't do a page count and check for clipped coupons, detached centerfold or other damage? how do you know its all there? BigDaddy1 and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy1 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 27 minutes ago, DR.X said: You didn't do a page count and check for clipped coupons, detached centerfold or other damage? how do you know its all there? I've been going to the owner's shop for 6 years now, I do trust him in what he says and sells. I know usually collectors don't do that, but he has been honest to me with serious purchases like this one. Any other shop I would have asked otherwise. And I did check the interiors (very carefully), all the pages are there and there is no detached interior pages, are about tear free, and no missing coupons. DR.X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Put me down for 1.0. I had an ASM 13 that looked WAY worse than that, and it got a 1.0. BigDaddy1 and KobaltDog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 1.0 BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Since it's complete, and as long as the cover is not completely split, 1.0 seems the likely grade to me too. BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy1 Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Readcomix said: Since it's complete, and as long as the cover is not completely split, 1.0 seems the likely grade to me too. Luckily the cover is not entirely split, its still attached in the middle area. Readcomix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 A 1.5 max IMO. BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F For Fake Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I'm pretty sure I've seen books with completely detached AND split covers still get a 1.0, if the cover presents well enough. Looks like a 1.0 to me. Nice buy! BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Point Five Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Agree! Right on the edge of 1.5/1.8. Nice pickup! BigDaddy1, FoggyNelson, 1950's war comics and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoggyNelson Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Better than 1.0 an will look great in slab‼️‼️🆒 1950's war comics and BigDaddy1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 First let me say, Nice "Well Loved" Book!!! IMO this book is a FR/GD 1.5. Brought back memories for me when you mentioned low grade/$200.00, I found one about 15 years ago in worse shape (I graded it as a FR 1.0) for $50.00 so with inflation it is about the same price, I thought I was the only one that would give a book like that a home. Over the last two years DD #1 in FR. 1.0 has been selling for $275.00 - $325.00 in eBay auctions. 1.5 FAIR/GOOD (FR/GD): Back to TopShows substantial to heavy wear. Books in this grade are commonly creased, scuffed, abraded, soiled, and possibly unattractive, but still generally readable. Cover shows considerable wear and may be detached. Almost no cover reflectivity remaining. Book-length creases, tears and folds may be present. Rounded corners are increasingly common. Soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing is generally present. Up to 1/10 of the back cover may be missing. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are increasingly common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is common. May have a spine split between 2" and 2/3 the length of the book. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Staple tears and stress lines are common, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown and may show brittleness around the edges. Acidic odor may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Interior tears are common. BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy1 Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 9 hours ago, marvelmaniac said: First let me say, Nice "Well Loved" Book!!! IMO this book is a FR/GD 1.5. Brought back memories for me when you mentioned low grade/$200.00, I found one about 15 years ago in worse shape (I graded it as a FR 1.0) for $50.00 so with inflation it is about the same price, I thought I was the only one that would give a book like that a home. Over the last two years DD #1 in FR. 1.0 has been selling for $275.00 - $325.00 in eBay auctions. 1.5 FAIR/GOOD (FR/GD): Back to TopShows substantial to heavy wear. Books in this grade are commonly creased, scuffed, abraded, soiled, and possibly unattractive, but still generally readable. Cover shows considerable wear and may be detached. Almost no cover reflectivity remaining. Book-length creases, tears and folds may be present. Rounded corners are increasingly common. Soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing is generally present. Up to 1/10 of the back cover may be missing. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are increasingly common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is common. May have a spine split between 2" and 2/3 the length of the book. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Staple tears and stress lines are common, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown and may show brittleness around the edges. Acidic odor may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Interior tears are common. Nice story that you shared, and thanks for the info as well! I usually collect mainly Spider-Man comics, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity. I was definitely happy to get this comic! And your comic definitely looks hammered and "well loved" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlites Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) I feel it will grade higher than a 1.0. Since its complete and the spine is not completely split, I believe it will grade at 1.8. Edited June 22, 2019 by flashlites BigDaddy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddy1 Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Book has been sent in, I'll let you all know what the grade comes back as in about a month. Thanks for your input everyone! Point Five 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigDaddy1 Posted July 31, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2019 Grade of the Daredevil #1 came back, it is a 1.5! Congrats to those that got it! I'll share a pic of it when it gets shipped back home, thanks for your input everyone! oldrover, Point Five, flashlites and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
