SxG Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) I picked this up at an auction and definitely need a second opinion. I had a LCS owner look at it and they claimed the stamp alone would drop it down to at best a 4.5. However I've seen a few CGC graded #2's with a bigger stamp in the same location at 9.2. I suppose I was thinking that the book is in pretty decent condition overall. The front has a small corner crease and some small discoloration in the top right. I was thinking with a press this could get closer to a 7.0 compared to a 4.5. Again, any opinions are greatly appreciated! Edited November 21, 2019 by SxG Grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPPJames Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Not brave enough to throw out a grade after my results in the Green Eggs, but a couple of comments (questions for others to answer): 1) I don't see the stamp as a *huge* factor. BUT, I think that gets factored in less if the book is older and in lower grade in general otherwise. This book is newer and in pretty good condition, so maybe the hit would be more substantial? 2) What's up with the staples (2nd photo)? Looks like something from a handheld staple gun. Is that normal / defect / ???. Just seems odd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 i had to look sideways but it looks 5.0 FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5.0 date stamp shouldn't affect the grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 5.5 too much tears to be higher still a great comic to own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 5.0 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxG Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Came in a little better than expected! PunisherPunisherPunisher and The Lions Den 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicshark Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Wow, I thought it would be a 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Surprised about this one congrats on the grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey 62 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Nice. I would want it just for the date stamp...October 4 is my birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 12:16 AM, WPPJames said: 1) I don't see the stamp as a *huge* factor. BUT, I think that gets factored in less if the book is older and in lower grade in general otherwise. This book is newer and in pretty good condition, so maybe the hit would be more substantial? 2) What's up with the staples (2nd photo)? Looks like something from a handheld staple gun. Is that normal / defect / ???. Just seems odd to me. On many Marvel square-bounds, the books were stapled from back to front. This often causes problems, such as the first few pages not being fully secured by the staples, as well as the staple tines protruding through the front cover. It is a normal defect, and a very common one as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ciraulo Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Nice congrats, we have a great grading group on facebook -- would be awesome if you shared this before and after story with the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/MakingTheGradeComics/?ref=group_header Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
