Grading of restored books 1 1

[converseba]

Just got notification from CCS that a GA book I got decades ago has been trimmed, had some color work done and had other restoration done. My untrained eye had no idea. Question: should I go ahead and have it graded? My inclination is yes since it’s a GA book with a Cap/Bucky cover (u.s.a. Comics 14) and fewer than 30 graded copies, including one restored version, but since I’m somewhat new to grading, I wanted to get some opinions. Ironically, even with whatever was done to it, i can’t imagine it’s going to fall above a 4.

[oldrover]

If I were you, I would. The trimming is the killer on a lower-grade book. You might have a shot at removing color touch or tear seals... but to misquote James Bond, "Trimming is forever."

That said, get it graded anyway. You'll still get more for it than you would a non-slabbed restored book. IMHO.

[converseba]

@oldrover, appreciate your analysis. That was where I was leaning, so definitely nice to know it's a reasonable option (and I'm not entirely insane). Thanks! We'll see how it all turns out...

[theCapraAegagrus]

I'd get it graded. Nothing wrong with restored comic books.

[Krismusic]

On 11/16/2019 at 8:31 AM, converseba said:

Just got notification from CCS that a GA book I got decades ago has been trimmed, had some color work done and had other restoration done. My untrained eye had no idea. Question: should I go ahead and have it graded? My inclination is yes since it’s a GA book with a Cap/Bucky cover (u.s.a. Comics 14) and fewer than 30 graded copies, including one restored version, but since I’m somewhat new to grading, I wanted to get some opinions. Ironically, even with whatever was done to it, i can’t imagine it’s going to fall above a 4.

I would still get it graded. it might help your decision if you look at the prices for the book and get a general feel of the price so you know if its worth it to invest in the grading but since its already there at CGC I would just grade it.. if there was no trimming I would of seen if they could of removed the CT or tear seal but that sucks about the trimming.