EPiehler Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) Thinking of cracking the GSXM 1 CGC graded 8.5 in pics. It was submitted in 2006 and was never pressed prior. Looking closely I see it may benefit from a press and clean and maybe get a bump in the grade. Any thoughts? Edited August 3, 2019 by EPiehler Added grader notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STORMSHADOW_80 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Can you post pics of the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbshay Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 What do the grader notes say? The Lions Den 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro. Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 On 7/30/2019 at 7:58 PM, EPiehler said: Weather to crack, press and regrade a GSXM 1 8.5? I would say hail is your best choice, or possibly a well placed lightning strike awakeintheashes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 With all those dings, it's probably a coin flip. STORMSHADOW_80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) On 7/30/2019 at 7:58 PM, EPiehler said: Looking closely I see it may benefit from a press and clean and maybe get a bump in the grade. Any thoughts? I would make an attempt to get the grading notes; it may be worth it. If that right edge damage is mentioned in the notes, smoothing it out could make a significant difference in grade. That may also have been caused from the book moving in the holder. Either way, a good press and clean seem appropriate for this copy. And those tiny nicks on the bottom edge are an extremely common flaw for this book, and IMO shouldn't significantly affect the grade...good luck! Edited August 2, 2019 by The Lions Den EPiehler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterymachine Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 If I had the money to spend I would send it for a press and clean and see what happens. Its part of the fun of collecting right?? EPiehler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPiehler Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, mysterymachine said: If I had the money to spend I would send it for a press and clean and see what happens. Its part of the fun of collecting right?? Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 7/30/2019 at 7:58 PM, EPiehler said: Thinking of cracking the GSXM 1 CGC graded 8.5 in pics. It was submitted in 2006 and was never pressed prior. Looking closely I see it may benefit from a press and clean and maybe get a bump in the grade. Any thoughts? Thanks for the notes. The right edge of the front cover wasn't mentioned in the notes, but there's definitely something going on there. I think a skilled presser may be able to fix that, but it may happen again if the book isn't secured in the new holder properly. The bottom staple wear appears to be permanent. I still think it's a decent candidate for a press, but in my mind this is more a case of damage control than anything else. A modest increase in the grade may be the best you could hope for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypost Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 23 hours ago, The Lions Den said: Thanks for the notes. The right edge of the front cover wasn't mentioned in the notes, but there's definitely something going on there. I think a skilled presser may be able to fix that, but it may happen again if the book isn't secured in the new holder properly. The bottom staple wear appears to be permanent. I still think it's a decent candidate for a press, but in my mind this is more a case of damage control than anything else. A modest increase in the grade may be the best you could hope for... The damage to the bottom right edge most likely happened post encapsulation. If it doesn’t break color it is an easy fix. The Lions Den and mysterymachine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STORMSHADOW_80 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 With the chipping I think most likely it would be the same. Still you never know. I had an 8.0 that bumped up to 8.5. Your book would like great in a new holder for sure. EPiehler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTD Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I would send it to Joey just for that bottom right edge...if it gets a bump great, if it doesn’t it will fix that ugly bend anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I think its a good candidate for a pressing and might get a grade bump. EPiehler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Go for it. I actually bought an 8.5 GSX1 that had never been pressed and sent it in for press and grade. I’ll post when I hear back this week. Fingers crossed. It’s a gamble but fun for sure...just wish they wouldn’t down grade it though...should always guarantee the same previous grade or better IMO but others have gotten lower grades... mysterymachine and EPiehler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruson Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) FYI I got mine back and it went to a 9.0 after the press so happy about it. Good luck! With all the bends, go for it. Edited August 19, 2019 by Gruson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPiehler Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Came back today from CGC as a 9.4 White Pages! (from an 8.5) Edited September 16, 2019 by EPiehler Point Five, Skunkboy, The Lions Den and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPPJames Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, EPiehler said: Came back today from CGC as a 9.4 White Pages! (from an 8.5) Wow! That big a difference from CGC is almost unheard of. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, EPiehler said: Came back today from CGC as a 9.4 White Pages! (from an 8.5) Congratulations! I'm glad to hear it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 congrats well if it was pressed well there's really only printers chip and staple damage that would remain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
