migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hey guys, I appreciate your help on the grade. Also what do you think of the page color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Is there a large non-colour breaking dent in the top half of the book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, The-Collector said: Is there a large non-colour breaking dent in the top half of the book? Hum not sure, where exactly do you mean? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I am at 5.0-5.5. The page colour looks off-white to lightly tanned at the edges. Don't think that is the big concern with this book though. You've got enough general edge wear that bumps this down to this grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, migmtl76 said: Hum not sure, where exactly do you mean? Thanks You can see it most clearly in between the words "Wow!!" and "just" on the FC and in the sentence that reads "... that would give talented people the best professional art training." on the BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said: I am at 5.0-5.5. The page colour looks off-white to lightly tanned at the edges. Don't think that is the big concern with this book though. You've got enough general edge wear that bumps this down to this grade. Ok that would be great. When I bought it it was said to be VG- (3.5). I hope its off-white and not tanned. We will see what CGC thinks... Thanks for your opinion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Collector Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 In any event I'm at 6.0-6.5 with a press. Spine looks nice, edges are pretty clean and the corners are not too rounded. Great book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, The-Collector said: In any event I'm at 6.0-6.5 with a press. Spine looks nice, edges are pretty clean and the corners are not too rounded. Great book! That would be amazing (no pun intended). For sure I will have cleaned and pressed professionnaly by CGC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicginger1789 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I think at worst, 4.5 but its nice enough to be 5.0 for me. I think whoever graded it 3.5 greatly undergraded unless there is a cut coupon or something inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, comicginger1789 said: I think at worst, 4.5 but its nice enough to be 5.0 for me. I think whoever graded it 3.5 greatly undergraded unless there is a cut coupon or something inside. I haven't checked for cut pages for coupons (yikes). What other things should I check for ? Here are some of my ideas Foxing Ripped pages Missing pages Cut out pages (coupon or stamps) Rusty staples Do you have any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 This looks like a book that would benefit from a clean and press. I see one large crease on the back cover that seems consistent on the front cover, thereby logically meaning it goes completely through the book. As is, I think it’s a FN- on a good day; with the press it’s a FN/FN+. PQ looks CR/OW to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, TSwift25 said: This looks like a book that would benefit from a clean and press. I see one large crease on the back cover that seems consistent on the front cover, thereby logically meaning it goes completely through the book. As is, I think it’s a FN- on a good day; with the press it’s a FN/FN+. PQ looks CR/OW to me. Hey thanks for your 2 cents God I hope it's not cream (praying haha). Is it possible to clean the back you think? Or just do a press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 35 minutes ago, migmtl76 said: Hey thanks for your 2 cents God I hope it's not cream (praying haha). Is it possible to clean the back you think? Or just do a press? Cleaning would improve the back cover, IMO. migmtl76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 My guess is a 4.5, and cross your fingers for a 5.0. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, Joe Ankenbauer said: My guess is a 4.5, and cross your fingers for a 5.0. Joe Thanks Joe. Before or after a press.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Teacher Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 12 hours ago, migmtl76 said: Thanks Joe. Before or after a press.? Actually, I think a dry cleaning might do more to raise the grade than a press will. It seems to me that the back may have a little dirt on it. If you use the presser that I use, dry cleaning comes with the pressing. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 6.0 IMO. migmtl76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 5.0 cr/ow migmtl76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Joe Ankenbauer said: Actually, I think a dry cleaning might do more to raise the grade than a press will. It seems to me that the back may have a little dirt on it. If you use the presser that I use, dry cleaning comes with the pressing. Joe Hi Joe. Which presser do you use? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migmtl76 Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 I have some better pics to show you guys. Book is complete. Maybe this will help to grade the book even more accurately. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
