Silver Surfer 1 (6.0) - Should I Press? 0

[JLot123]

I did a fast track grade of Silver Surfer #1 with no press because I didn’t feel like waiting 3 months.  Came back a 6.0 but the graders notes lead me to believe a press would do this a lot of good since none of the flaws are color breaking.

 

Question is, what do you think a press/clean would do for this book.  Every half point is basically worth another $200 in value based on sales data in this grade range.  Think I could squeeze a 6.5, a 7.0 or..... (gasp) a 7.5?

 

[JohnH19]

Are you planning on selling it? If no, I wouldn’t bother. If yes, it might be worth it.

[pemart1966]

If you squeeze another .5 point out of a press how much is it going to cost you to:  mail it to the presser; get it pressed; get it sent back to you; send it to CGC for grading; get it shipped back to you?

Could come back as a 6 too.  Could get damaged taking it out of the current case.

[The Lions Den]

This book has a nice look to it (at least, the front cover looks nice---a back cover photo would be helpful, too).

The dents on the front cover could be reduced or eliminated by a pressing. Because of the potential for a substantial upgrade, I'd take the chance... 

[TSwift25]

My understanding is the notes only mention non-obvious defects. The discoloration / scuffing in the logo box in addition to what appears to be a slight bindery tear at the bottom would, in my opinion, put the book’s ceiling at F/VF-ish. I’d press for re-sale, otherwise the eye appeal isn’t going to change much.

[kimik]

On 10/26/2019 at 7:18 PM, JohnH19 said:

Are you planning on selling it? If no, I wouldn’t bother. If yes, it might be worth it.

+1

If this is for a flip then press it.