Posy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm currently in the process of downsizing my collection, and have culled the bulk down enough to start looking at books I might want to get graded before selling them (or let's be honest, before I decide I'm still too emotionally attached to part with them). Problem is, I've an absolute garbage eye for grading so I struggle to even give an estimated value when filling out the CGC submission forms. I've got my first consideration for grading in this post, but I definitely plan to post more as allowed, and promise to update you all with the actual grades once I get everything back from CGC. Since I plan to post more (spoiler: there's a lot of Fantastic Four), if you have any feedback for how I can make the posts better for viewing please let me know! First up: Fantastic Four #49 Imgur links (I'm assuming these will allow for viewing of the full image size?): Front Cover Back Cover Horizontal Cover Inside Pages Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelmaniac Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 The book is better than a VG 4.0 and I want to say VG/FN 5.0 but I am hesitant with the creasing and color breaks so IMO...VG+ 4.5 Hopefully it comes back higher. 5.0 VERY GOOD/FINE (VG/FN): Back to Top An above-average but well used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. 4.5 VERY GOOD+ (VG): Back to Top Fits the criteria for Very Good but with an additional virtue or small accumulation of virtues that improves the book's appearance by a perceptible amount. 4.0 VERY GOOD (VG): Back to Top The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 5.0 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4.5-5.0 depending on any 'hidden' defects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer275 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James J Johnson Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 hours ago, theCapraAegagrus said: 5.0 IMO. +1 The back cover is nice enough to pull up the 4.0 range diminishing defects of the front cover. 5.0 overall as the technical grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpoolica Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Knight Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 4.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lions Den Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I see no reason not to give this a 5.0... Welcome to the Boards!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
